Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 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 Police Department)

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On March 31, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 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 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

The figure in this motion

$300,000

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

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Minutes of the 31 March 2026 meeting — page 13

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