Investigative specialist grant program established, and money appropriated.
Author added Virnig
Summary
The bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of public safety to award grants—up to $250,000 each—to law‑enforcement agencies for hiring, training, and retaining investigative specialists. Agencies must meet priority criteria such as high unsolved‑crime rates and must report on staffing, training, activities, and impact. The purpose is to raise clearance rates and improve support for crime victims.
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