Governor Walz to Announce $4.5 Million for Law Enforcement Recruitment and Training

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, December 10, 2024, Governor Tim Walz will visit a college in Brooklyn Park to announce $4.5 million to support law enforcement recruitment and training for 46 law enforcement agencies across the state.

The new funding will support the training of nearly 100 candidates who would like to make a career transition into law enforcement, by sponsoring their education and providing a salary during their training.

WHAT: Governor Walz to announce $4.5 million to support law enforcement recruitment and training.

WHO: Governor Walz; Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson; New Brighton Public Safety Director Tony Paetznick; Hennepin Technical College Academic Dean Cara Garrett; Alexandria Technical College Vice President for Advancement and Outreach Jeffrey Wild; Zach Crowley, Lino Lakes Police Cadet.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:30 PM