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. This funding would be allocated as follows: $500,000 for acquiring coaching resources aimed at improving retention and development of law enforcement professionals, and $1,500,000 for a grant program that provides matching funds to local law enforcement agencies 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 local law enforcement agencies in Maricopa and Pima Counties must provide a 50% match to receive grants, while agencies in other counties must provide a 25% match. The bill also requires DPS to establish procedures for grant applications and mandates that any funds received be used for recruitment and retention resources and services.