Florida Law Enforcement Reimbursement Program
The Florida Law Enforcement Reimbursement Program reimburses certification expenses for new officers or special operations veterans joining Florida law enforcement, funded by the Florida Department of Education.
Funder: Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance
Due Dates: Rolling (first-come, first-served; quarterly review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per eligible applicant for certification-related expenses; reimbursement is one-time per applicant.
Summary: Supports new law enforcement officers relocating to Florida or transitioning from special operations forces by reimbursing certification expenses.
Key Information: Reimbursement is contingent on available state funding and not available to agency-sponsored trainees.
Description
The Florida Law Enforcement Reimbursement Program (LERP) is designed to encourage the recruitment of qualified law enforcement officers to Florida. Administered by the Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance, the program reimburses eligible expenses (up to $1,000) incurred by out-of-state law enforcement officers or former special operations forces members who become full-time law enforcement officers in Florida. The goal is to offset the costs associated with obtaining Florida law enforcement officer certification and attract talent to serve Florida communities.
