Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (Ordinance S-50027)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) for the reimbursement of basic training costs at the Phoenix Regional Police Academy. Further request authorization for the City Controller to receive and disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Regional Police Academy is managed by the Phoenix Police Department Training Bureau and trains recruits from multiple Arizona law enforcement agencies. The Phoenix Regional Police Academy holds approximately 12 classes per fiscal year. In Fiscal Year 2023-24, AZPOST shall pay $2,500 per recruit who graduates and $900 per recruit who completes at least 50 percent of the academy but does not graduate.
Contract Term
This agreement is effective when ratified by all signatories, and terminates June 30, 2028, with annual options to amend for the per recruit amount.
Financial Impact
Funds will be used for recruit training supplies, equipment, vehicle maintenance, fuel and capital improvements at the training facilities.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved this request:
- Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board 148135-003 (Ordinance S-44896) on July 5, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.