appropriation; law enforcement; recruitment

SB 1369 allocates $2 million in state funds for Arizona law enforcement recruitment and retention during fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides $500,000 to the Department of Public Safety for coaching resources with specialized law enforcement training, and $1.5 million for matching grants to county, city, and town agencies - requiring 25-50% local matches - to purchase similar coaching services focused on improving officer retention. The bill mandates that providers must use coaches trained by FBI National Academy instructors and offer online platforms with measurable retention analytics. The bill failed to pass after committee review on March 24, 2025.