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This bill establishes the Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to improve and support municipal police departments through targeted financial assistance. The program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to municipal police departments for purposes such as consolidating police departments, achieving accreditation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, training and certifying police officers, and developing community outreach programs. Eligible municipalities include cities of the second class A, third class, boroughs, and certain townships, with special provisions for smaller departments with 10 or fewer officers. A dedicated fund will be created in the State Treasury, with 25% of funds allocated to departments achieving consolidation and 75% directed toward accreditation, training, certification, and community outreach efforts. The commission will publish grant availability notices, establish application procedures, and create a certification bonus point system to incentivize departmental improvements. Grants will be awarded annually, with a 60-day application period, and applications not processed within 120 days will be automatically approved. The program aims to enhance police department capabilities, promote inter-municipal cooperation, and support professional development for local law enforcement agencies.

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