Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-2202Passed

This resolution approves an application for a FY 2026 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program. The grant will fund the modernization of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Crime Laboratory’s ballistic imaging capabilities to enhance forensic analysis and improve investigations of firearm-related crimes.

A resolution approving an application for a DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply-National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to fund the modernization of the MNPD Crime Laboratory’s ballistic imaging capabilities to strengthen forensic ballistic capabilities and improve the investigation and resolution of firearm-related crimes.

9 sponsors
Introduced 8/6/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 8/18/2026

What it does

  • 1Approval of application for DOJ FY 2026 NIBIN Modernization Program grant
  • 2Funding to modernize MNPD Crime Laboratory ballistic imaging capabilities
  • 3Aim to strengthen forensic ballistic capabilities and improve firearm-related crime investigations

This resolution approves an application for a FY 2026 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program. The grant will fund the modernization of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Crime Laboratory’s ballistic imaging capabilities to enhance forensic analysis and improve investigations of firearm-related crimes.

Affects
Metropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Grant

Legislative history

8/19/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
8/18/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
8/18/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
8/17/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
8/11/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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