Assembly Bill 360 establishes a pilot program administered by the Department of Administration to provide grants to small law enforcement agencies for training costs associated with new law enforcement and tribal law enforcement officers. A small law enforcement agency is defined as one that employs 25 or fewer full-time equivalent, nonsupervisory officers. Agencies can apply for grants if they anticipate a vacancy due to an officer leaving or retiring within six months or if they have a vacancy rate of 20% or higher. The grants are specifically designated for training preservice law enforcement officer students and for covering on-the-job training costs for new recruits during their first six months of employment.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the use of grant funds, including a commitment from individuals whose training is funded to work for the agency for one year post-training. If they leave voluntarily or are terminated for cause, the Department may seek repayment of training costs on a prorated basis. Additionally, the program will terminate 18 months after all grant funding has been disbursed. The bill also includes provisions for the department to maintain a list of eligible small law enforcement agencies and to expedite funding for training while applications are under review.