DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management RESERVE PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY GRANT PROGRAM 8 CCR 1507-43 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ 1. Authority This regulation is adopted pursuant to the authority in section 24-33.5-1616, C.R.S. and is intended to be consistent with the requirements of the State Administrative Procedures Act, section 24-4-101 et seq. (the “APA”).

2. Scope and Purpose This regulation shall govern the implementation of the reserve peace officer academy grant program, which includes the time frames for applying for these grants, the form of the grant program application, and the time frames for distributing grant funds.

3. Applicability The provisions of these rules shall be applicable to all eligible applicants and recipients of grant funds as provided by law.

4. Definitions “Eligible Applicant” means a political subdivision of the state that is comprised of multiple jurisdictions for the purpose of creating a reserve peace officer training academy that will train and certify a reserve peace officer auxiliary group.

“Recipient” means an eligible applicant receiving an award. “Award” means financial assistance grant that provides support to accomplish a public purpose given by the state to an eligible recipient.

“Period of Performance” means the period of time during which the recipient is required to complete the grant activities and to receive and expend approved funds. “Pre-award Costs” means costs incurred by a recipient before the grant was awarded. 5. Program Requirements 5.1 Eligibility A. Applicant must be a political subdivision of the state that is comprised of multiple jurisdictions and that is formed for the purpose of funding a reserve peace officer academy in order to apply. B. Eligible Applicants must obtain a minimum of reserve training academy certification from the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board during the performance period of the award or the grant funds will be subject to return to the State. 1 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1507-43 Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management C. Eligible Applicants must complete the Application developed by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office of Preparedness in conformance with the Application and the terms of the Grant Guidance described below. D. The grant funds may only be used for training and certification related activities and not for capital expenditure.

E. The grant agreement between the State and the recipient(s) of the grant program will specify additional requirements, including, but not limited to: performance measures, reporting requirements, and monitoring of recipient’s activities and expenditures. F. Any intergovernmental agreement that defines an applicant’s status as a political subdivision of the state must be approved by the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management prior to receiving a grant award.

G. Additionally, the following criteria will be evaluated in awarding any grant: 1. Existing access to start-up capital;

2. Costs incurred prior to receiving a grant award; and 3. The capacity to serve communities statewide; and 4. The ability to assist law enforcement agencies in times of need. 5.2 Award Details A. Maximum Award Amount: $800,000 B. Period of Performance: 17 Months C. Funding Instrument: Discretionary Grant 5.3 Time Frames for Application A. Time Frames Application Submission Deadline: November 30, 2017; 5:00 PM MST Anticipated Funding Selection date: December 31, 2017 Anticipated award date: January 30, 2018 B. Restrictions 1. Applications that are not submitted by the stated Application Submission Deadline will not be reviewed or considered for funding.

2. Pre Award Costs are NOT allowed under this program.

5.4 Application Submissions A. Applicants can submit their signed application via U.S. mail or via email as listed via the Grant Guidance.

2 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1507-43 Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 5.5 Grant Guidance The DHSEM Office of Preparedness is responsible for the implementation of this grant program and will develop and publish an Application and Grant Guidance in accordance with section 24-33.5-1616 C.R.S. 5.6 Repeal of Rules These rules will be repealed at the same time as section 24-33.5-1616, C.R.S., as amended, is repealed. _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 10/30/2017.

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