Apply for and accept 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 $525,000.00 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 Research Officers at seven Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department)

Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 22, 2025.