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where practicable and using technology to <br />reduce costs. They include centralized <br />payable processing, use of e-citations and <br />restructuring of state mandated programs. <br />Response: The League of Minnesota <br />Cities supports a statement by former <br />Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson that calls <br />for "an adequately funded, functioning <br />justice system that resolves disputes <br />promptly in order to ensure the rule of <br />law, protect public safety and individual <br />rights and promote a civil society." The <br />League supports the use of technology to <br />reduce costs and preserve services. The <br />League opposes any changes that would <br />decriminalize local ordinances, petty <br />misdemeanors or misdemeanor offenses, <br />or that would make prosecution of these <br />crimes more difficult. <br />SD-43.21St Century Policing <br />Issue: Published in May 2015, the <br />President's Task Force on 21st Century <br />Policing Report makes multiple <br />recommendations aimed at helping law <br />enforcement agencies and communities <br />strengthen trust and collaboration, while <br />reducing crime by implementing the next <br />phase of community -focused policing. The <br />report contains recommendations related to <br />six key areas of law enforcement: <br />1. Building Trust and Legitimacy; <br />2. Policy and Oversight; <br />3. Technology and Social Media; <br />4. Community Policing and Crime <br />Reduction; <br />5. Training and Education; and <br />6. Officer Safety and Wellness. <br />42 <br />Many Minnesota communities have <br />embraced 21st Century Policing concepts, <br />and municipal police departments <br />throughout the state have adopted policies <br />that align with 21st Century Policing <br />principles. The Legislature and governor <br />made progress toward advancing 21st <br />Century Policing principles statewide by <br />enacting the 2020 Police Accountability Act. <br />In Minnesota, police chiefs have indicated <br />strong interest in securing additional training <br />in 21st Century Policing practices for <br />officers. Demand for training has increased <br />in recent years, and in 2017 the Legislature <br />responded by increasing continuing <br />education requirements for officers, <br />expanding the scope of this training to <br />include more community policing, and by <br />providing $6 million per year for training <br />reimbursement provided by the Peace <br />Officer Standards and Training (POST) <br />Board. This funding is not permanent and <br />sunsets in 2024. <br />The POST Board is funded through a special <br />revenue account from a surcharge on <br />criminal and traffic convictions. However, a <br />significant amount of the special revenues <br />collected are diverted to the state's general <br />fund and are not made available for training <br />reimbursement, and the amount of the <br />surcharge paid to the state has been <br />declining. There is also growing concern <br />about the impact of the surcharge on <br />residents, particularly those of low income <br />and persons of color, and concern about <br />funding policy training based on ticket <br />revenue. <br />Response: The League of Minnesota <br />Cities recognizes the need for <br />communities and law enforcement <br />agencies to strengthen trust and <br />collaboration, while continuing to reduce <br />crime. The League supports the <br />recommendations of the President's Task <br />