Minnesota State Wire

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz met with sheriffs and law enforcement officials from across the state at a statewide conference hosted by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association. During the meeting, Governor Walz highlighted his plan, which was recently passed by the legislature and signed into law, to give $300 million in public safety aid to public safety departments across the state.

“Sheriffs and law enforcement officials are integral to the safety and well-being of every community. They know their communities best and deserve full support from the state,” said Governor Walz. “After advocating for this funding for years, I’m excited we are investing $300 million in public safety departments across the state. Whether it’s Brainerd, Duluth, or the Twin Cities, this funding will directly help local public safety officials with recruiting, training, equipment, and officer wellness.”

Governor Walz has long advocated for public safety funding for local police, fire, and 911 departments. This session, Governor Walz signed $300 million into law for cities, counties, and tribes to meet their unique public safety, fire, or emergency management needs. The local public safety aid can be used for, but is not limited to training programs, community engagement, personnel or equipment costs, officer wellness, mental health crisis response, and victim services. The aid will be distributed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue through a formula based off city, county, and tribe population size.

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