Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept State grant for School Resource Officer Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at six Knox County schools.(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 State grant for School Resource Officer Program” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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$450,000

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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 — page 10

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