Whitmer: $32M Investment To Recruit, Retain Police Officers

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(CBS DETROIT) - Gov. Whitmer plans to spend big for police officers in the state, with the focus shifting to recruiting and retaining each officer.

Here's a look at the $32 million investment:

$20 million will go towards the retention and recruitment program, with $10,000 grants being offered to officers.
$9 million will be for professional development training and behavioral services.
$3 million specifically to hire homicide detectives or those with a focus on violent crime.

All of the money being used here comes from the American Rescue Plan.