Proposed Bill No. 5090, introduced in the February Session, 2024, aims to allocate funds specifically for the training of law enforcement officers. The bill proposes an appropriation of one million seventeen dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This funding is designated for training in two key areas: forensic crime scene investigation and processing, and the collection and use of scientific evidence.

The purpose of the bill is to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement officers by providing them with advanced training in crime scene processing. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Appropriations and is supported by a bipartisan group of representatives from various districts. The insertion in the bill indicates the new legal language being proposed, which includes the amount of funding and the specific training areas to be covered by this appropriation.