Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

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 to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities for Police Department staff.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On March 21, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-92-2023

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 note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 21 March 2023 meeting — page 8

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