TRAING REIMBURDMENT MONEY
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MINNESOTA BOARD OF
PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
333 SIBLEY STREET (SUITE 495)
ST. PAUL, MINNF..'iOTA 55101
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
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INSTRUCTIONS RE: TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT MONEY
On January 1, 1982, the State of Minnesota began collecting money from a
ten percent surcharge on all moving traffic offenses. From this penalty
assessment money, the POST Board has been appropriated $900,000 to be
used as a reimbursement to local units of government to offset the cost
ot providlng contlnuing education to peace officers and constables.
This notification will address some of the frequently asked questions
about reimbursement and serves as an instruction sheet regarding making
application for the funds.
1. Q. When will POST distribute the official application forms?
A. By law, the POST Board may not distribute the application
fonns until July 1, 1983.
2. Q. Who is required to sign the application forms on behalf of
the local units of government?
A. Two people:
the chief law enforcement officer of the
agency; and
an officer (other than chief law enforce-
ment officer) designated by resolution of
the govern; ng body.
NOTE: To expedite matters so we can get the money back to
you as soon as possible after July 1, please ask your
governing body (council, commissioners, etc.) to
designate a signatory now~
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3. Q. When will the money be sent to us?
A. The POST Board is required to give applicants 45 days to
return the application forms. However, as soon as all
applications are received at POST, they will be processed
and the money sent out. Please send your application to
us in a timely fashion so we don't have to wait the entire
45 days from July 1.
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. 4. Q. What must a law enforcement agency do to qualify for
reimbursement?
A. To qualify for reimbursement, an agency head must affirm on
an official POST Board application that during fiscal year
1983 (July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983):
(1) the department made 16 hours of POST-approved continuing
education available to each peace officer or constable
for whom reimbursement is requested.
(2) the department has employed each of the above represented
officers for at least eight months of the fiscal year.
(3) the department promises to maintain all documents
supporting the affirmation.
5. Q. May more than one agency receive reimbursement for the same
peace officer or constable?
. A. No. If a licensee is employed by more than one agency, the
Executive Director will determine which agency will receive
the reimbursement monies.
6. Q. Will part-time peace officers or reserve peace officers qualify
for reimbursement funds?
A. No. Only licensed peace officers and constables are required
to acquire continuing education credits.
7. Q. Who actually gets the money?
A. The local units of government will receive the check and it
is to be used exclusively for reimbursement of the cost of
in-service training.
If you have any further questions about reimbursement, please contact
the Board's Continuing Education Unit at (612) 297-2356.
5/15/83
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