Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant for KPD Forensic Unit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2024 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On July 9, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant for KPD Forensic Unit” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Public safety

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B 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

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$300,000

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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 9 July 2024 meeting

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