HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-050 AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ICPOET PROGRAM GRANTCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 24-050
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S INTENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE
PEACE OFFICER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ICPOET) PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has developed a plan to address the critical
shortage of peace officers in the state by funding grants to recruit, educate and train
qualified college graduates to become license -eligible peace officers; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies may apply for reimbursement grant up to $50,000 per eligible
candidate; and
WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Village Police Department had identified a need for additional resources
to aid in the recruitment of qualified peace officers and has recommended applying for
the ICPOET grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of St. Anthony Village that:
The City Council hereby authorizes the Police Chief to apply for the Minnesota's Department of
Public Safety's Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training grant on behalf
of the City of St. Anthony Village.
Adopted this 23`a day of July, 2024.
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Jennifer Doyle, City C erk
Reviewed for administration:
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Wendy Mayor
Char, le Yunker, City Manager