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)

Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 9, 2024.