The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend 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. The bill stipulates that $500,000 of this appropriation is to be allocated for acquiring coaching resources aimed at enhancing the retention and development of law enforcement professionals at DPS. Additionally, it mandates that resource providers must have qualified coaches and offer coaching services through an online platform, ensuring a variety of subject areas and analytics to measure improvement, including officer retention.

Furthermore, the bill designates $1,500,000 for a Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Grant Program, which would provide matching grants to local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for similar coaching resources. It specifies matching requirements for different counties and cities, with Maricopa and Pima Counties needing to provide a 50% match, while other counties require a 25% match. The bill also requires DPS to establish procedures for grant applications and mandates that any LEAs receiving grant funds must utilize them for recruitment and retention resources and services.