Establishes a law enforcement hiring grant program to support local and tribal agencies in hiring officers.

The bill creates a law enforcement hiring grant program to assist local and tribal law enforcement agencies in Washington state. The criminal justice training commission will manage the program, setting application policies, requirements, and evaluation criteria. Grants will cover up to 75% of entry-level salaries and benefits for local or tribal law enforcement officers for up to 36 months, with a 25% local match. Recipients must report on how funds are used to increase officer positions. The commission will report annually on grant applications, positions applied for, and awards.

Establishes a law enforcement hiring grant program to support local and tribal agencies in hiring officers.

The bill creates a law enforcement hiring grant program to assist local and tribal law enforcement agencies in Washington state. The criminal justice training commission will manage the program, setting application policies, requirements, and evaluation criteria. Grants will cover up to 75% of entry-level salaries and benefits for local or tribal law enforcement officers for up to 36 months, with a 25% local match. Recipients must report on how funds are used to increase officer positions. The commission will report annually on grant applications, positions applied for, and awards.