RD011: Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)

The Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP), identified by award number RD011, is a State Financial Assistance Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. This contract provides $273,790.01 in funding for the period spanning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The primary objective of the program is to support the recruitment, training, and retention of deputy sheriff candidates. Funds are allocated as cost-reimbursements to cover salaries, fringe benefits, and law enforcement academy tuition for deputy sheriff trainees. Additionally, the agreement allows for the purchase of standard-issue duty equipment, provided the agency is located in a fiscally constrained county. The agreement outlines a specific scope of work and a detailed approved budget to ensure the proper administration of personnel and equipment deliverables.