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<br />36 program directly supports this objective by providing the resources necessary to attract and prepare <br />37 candidates for successful law enforcement careers. The program aligns with the City’s mission to <br />38 provide ethical, efficient, and responsive local government by ensuring RPD has the staffing capacity to <br />39 meet community needs. <br />40 Submitting this grant application allows RPD to remain competitive in a highly challenging recruitment <br />41 environment and to build a strong pipeline of future officers. By leveraging state funding, RPD can attract <br />42 diverse and motivated candidates who may not otherwise be able to pursue a law enforcement career <br />43 due to financial barriers. <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 Equity Impact Summary <br />47 The ICPOET program addresses significant financial and systemic barriers that often limit access to law <br />48 enforcement careers. Without grant funding, candidates must leave the workforce to return to school full- <br />49 time to meet state licensing requirements. The can be an obstacle that disproportionately impacts <br />50 individuals from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. <br />51 By participating in this program, RPD is better positioned to recruit a diverse and highly qualified <br />52 workforce, reflecting the community it serves. <br />53 <br />54 <br />55 Budget Implications <br />56 There is no direct financial impact to the City for applying to the ICPOET grant program. If awarded, the <br />57 grant will reimburse the City for eligible costs associated with the salary, benefits, and education <br />58 expenses of up to two police officer candidates during their training period. The reimbursement is <br />59 capped at $50,000 per candidate. While the City may need to front costs during the program, full <br />60 reimbursement is expected. <br />61 <br />62 Staff Recommendations <br />63 Staff recommends the City Council approve submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Office of <br />64 Justice Programs for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) <br />65 program. If approved, the grant would provide reimbursement of up to $50,000 per candidate (maximum <br />66 of two candidates) for salary, benefits, and tuition expenses during the nine-month Professional Peace <br />67 Officer Education (PPOE) program. <br />68 <br />69 Requested Council Action <br />70 Approve submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for the Intensive <br />71 Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) program, requesting funding for up to <br />72 two police officer candidates. <br />73 <br />74 <br />Erika Scheider, Chief of Police <br />Prepared by: <br />1.2026 ICPOET Grant Request for Proposals <br />Attachments: <br />75 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Qbhf!276!pg!286 <br /> <br />