The proposed bill, if enacted, would update current statutes by appropriating $2,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) specifically for law enforcement officer recruitment and retention initiatives. This funding would be allocated as follows: $500,000 for acquiring coaching resources aimed at improving retention and development of law enforcement professionals at DPS, and $1,500,000 for a grant program that provides matching funds to local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for similar purposes.

The bill introduces specific requirements for resource providers, mandating that they employ coaches with law enforcement backgrounds trained in best practices from the FBI National Academy. Additionally, it stipulates that the coaching services must be accessible online and include a variety of subject areas with analytics to measure improvement, particularly in officer retention. The bill also outlines matching grant requirements for LEAs, with a 50% match for agencies in Maricopa and Pima Counties and a 25% match for those in other counties. Furthermore, it instructs DPS to establish procedures for grant applications and mandates that grant recipients utilize the funds for recruitment and retention resources.