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MO HB2466
Bill
Status
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Rowden
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Community Crime Reduction Grant Program" as a pilot program administered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety to provide grants to qualifying municipal police departments
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Eligibility requires police departments to employ fewer than 2 officers per 1,000 residents and serve cities with populations of 75,000-125,000 located in a first class county with noncharter government
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Grants cover up to 50% of costs for hiring new officers to reach the 2 officers per 1,000 residents ratio, and up to 100% of costs for officers to attend fair/impartial policing and racial sensitivity seminars at the University of Missouri Law Enforcement Training Institute
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Creates the "Community Crime Reduction Program Fund" in the state treasury; unused funds revert to general revenue at the end of fiscal year 2021 if unutilized
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Program automatically sunsets 4 years after the effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly
Legislative Description
Establishes the Community Crime Reduction Grant Pilot Program
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/22/2016