as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/23/2022 10:39am
A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money to enhance the law enforcement
program at Alexandria Technical and Community College.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$1,500,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the Peace Officer
Standards and Training Board for a grant to Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Of this appropriation:
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(1) $750,000 is for technological needs, including body cameras to enhance student
learning through the use of real-time review; fleet vehicles and accessories such as automatic
vehicle locators, light bars, and radio racks; a de-escalation simulation program; a 360-degree
force continuum simulator; a tactical warehouse recording system; and personal interaction
replay equipment such as iPads for crime scene investigation scenarios;
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(2) $500,000 is for curriculum updates including:
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(i) to enhance in-service education and training including ARMER training, online and
on-site blended learning, military into law enforcement licensure programming, and credit
for prior learning into diploma or degree awards; and
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(ii) for strategic positioning relating to state and Peace Officer Standards and Training
Board reform initiatives, including the creation of a full-time law enforcement director and
professional peace officer education coordinator position dedicated to recruiting and retaining
persons of color, providing stakeholder identified in-service scenario-based training, and
building greater and more influential partnerships with local, county, state, and federal
agencies; and
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(3) $250,000 is for marketing and outreach activities including alumni supported
recruitment efforts, conducting a summer explorer camp, conducting a military police
marketing campaign, and career transition activities.
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