Finance and Administration, Dept. of - As introduced, creates a law enforcement officer recruitment fund and grant program administered by the department for the purpose of assisting eligible law enforcement agencies in officer recruitment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38.

Summary

The bill establishes a Law Enforcement Officer Recruitment Fund within the state general fund and lets city, municipal, or county agencies with 10% or more officer vacancies apply for grants. The Department of Finance and Administration, via its Office of Criminal Justice Programs, will run the application process, award money, and require reporting. The goal is to help understaffed law‑enforcement agencies recruit new officers.

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