Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers and regional Law Enforcement Agencies. (Requested by Police Department)

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On June 24, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 1

Charles Thomas District 5

Aye · 8

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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$500,000

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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 24 June 2025 meeting — page 15

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