MN HF18

Appropriates $2,400,000 in fiscal year 2021 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to prevent and combat violent crime in the seven-county metropolitan area, with focus on areas with the largest increases in violent crimes.

Hennepin County sheriff must coordinate with other sheriffs' offices, police departments, and Metro Transit, and may reimburse or directly compensate peace officers from other jurisdictions assisting in crime prevention efforts.

Appropriates $600,000 in fiscal year 2021 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety for the state patrol's air patrol use to prevent and combat violent crime in the seven-county metropolitan area, in coordination with the Hennepin County sheriff.

Allows unexpended funds not used by June 30, 2021 to remain available for these purposes through December 31, 2021 instead of reverting to the general fund.

Requires the commissioner to report by February 1, 2022 to legislative committee chairs on how appropriations were used, the impact on reducing violent crime, and recommendations for future state appropriations.