Investigative specialist grant program established, and money appropriated.

This bill establishes a one-time $2 million grant program to help Minnesota law enforcement agencies hire and train investigative specialists. The funding is intended for agencies that struggle with high rates of unsolved crimes or lack sufficient staff to investigate cases effectively. These specialists will support detectives by handling administrative tasks and conducting investigations, but they will not have the full powers of peace officers. To receive funds, agencies must create specific job roles, training programs, and performance goals, and they are required to report on how the specialists impact crime-solving rates.