Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation training for Knoxville Police Department officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On June 29, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution No. R-225-2021

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Topics: Public safety

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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

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$200,000

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 29 June 2021 meeting — page 18

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