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City Council · April 21, 2020

R-113-2020

Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On April 21, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Part of License-plate readers & surveillance cameras

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Topics: Public safety · Surveillance & privacy technology

The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

The figures in this motion

  • $300,000

  • $600,000

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 21 April 2020 meeting — page 9

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