Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department)

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On March 3, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise.” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

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Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Karyn Adams

Topics: Contracts & purchasing · Public safety

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Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

Absent · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$139,065

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The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 3 March 2026 meeting — page 10

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