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Surveillance & privacy technology

Every published motion filed under Surveillance & privacy technology — where this is the item’s subject or one of its subjects. A neutral grouping of the record, never a stance.

What this covers: Automated license-plate readers (ALPR), fixed and mobile cameras, drones/UAS, audio sensors, and related monitoring systems, as described in the source record.

Shows decisions recorded in official minutes. Applications or purchases made administratively, without a recorded vote, may not appear.

Issues License-plate readers & surveillance cameras

Spending records under this topic

Authorizes application for and acceptance of funding of $31,069.84 to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. $31,069.84

Grant accepted · Downtown Knoxville Alliance · Aug 4, 2026
Authorizes application for and acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to purchase body-worn cameras and associated equipment. $1,000,000

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice · Oct 28, 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Aug 4, 2026	Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department)	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department)	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025	Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras R-297-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required local match, to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and associated training, supplies, and equipment for Knoxville law enforcement officers. (Requested by Police Department)	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement R-137-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Jul 23, 2024	Authorize MOU with Knox County for KPD Mobile Camera Trailer grant R-200-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $32,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024	Amend City Code to prohibit personal delivery devices on city streets, sidewalks, right-of-way O-51-2024 — An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023	Resolution authorizing amendment to contract with Axon Enterprise for body cameras R-18-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-20-0295 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide sixty-six additional body cameras and related equipment for the Knoxville Police Department at an additional cost not to exceed $280,783.80.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022	Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds R-261-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021	Permit and regulate shareable personal micromobility vehicles O-160-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration)	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Dec 14, 2021	Permit and regulate shareable personal micromobility vehicles O-160-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration)	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Dec 14, 2021	Permit and regulate shareable personal micromobility vehicles O-160-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration)	Motion to amend:Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Aug 25, 2020	Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System R-245-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020	Authorize agreement with Axon for KPD in-car and body camera system R-221-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Police Department with a Comprehensive In-Car and Body Camera Video Capture and Cloud Based Management System for 350 officers for a five year term at a cost not to exceed $4,923,125.70.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match R-113-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019	Resolution requesting study of body worn cameras for police. R-295-2019 — A Resolution most respectfully requesting the Knoxville Police Department to explore the cost of acquiring and maintaining body worn cameras to be used by those members of the police department who respond to E-911 calls and investigate alleged crimes. (Requested by Councilmembers Stair, Campen, Singh, Welch, Rider, Roberto and McKenzie)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

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