"While most academies charge recruits tuition, the Detroit Police Department operates its own training academy at a cost of about $35,000 per attendee and provides wages and benefits to trainees, according to LeValley."

So, instead of involving state legislation, couldn't Detroit just do what most other cities do and charge tuition? This sounds like a complicated solution to a simple problem. Also, it will be interesting what the union has to say about this. I'd imagine any cost-shifting to officers will have to be included in a union-negotiated contract.