An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, providing for Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program and establishing the Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program Fund.

This bill creates a new grant program called the Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program to help Pennsylvania municipalities improve their local police departments. Administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the program provides funding for specific goals such as merging small police departments, achieving professional accreditation, officer training, and community outreach. Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 depending on the purpose, with smaller departments receiving extra points for consolidation or accreditation efforts. The legislation establishes a dedicated fund to finance these awards and sets specific deadlines for publishing program details and accepting applications starting in fiscal year 2025.