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POST reports strained dedicated fund, rising collection revenue and plans for statewide basic‑training review
Summary
The Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy told the Joint Finance committee its dedicated fund has declined in recent years, that collections on fall‑off agreements have increased miscellaneous revenue, and that a working group will present a plan for basic‑training delivery within about a year.
The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) division told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Feb. 12 that dedicated revenue pressures and rising training costs have required occasional general‑fund transfers and a closer look at how basic training is delivered across Idaho.
Noah Peterson, budget policy analyst, summarized POST’s revenue sources and trends, noting a recent liquor‑fund transfer created by 2022 legislation and an increase in miscellaneous revenue tied to post‑attendance repayment agreements when trainees leave the profession within their contractual period.
Brad Johnson, administrator of Peace Officer Standards and Training,…
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