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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.
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 ballistic analysis and improve firearm-related crime investigations.
A resolution approving an application for a Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to strengthen and expand the Crime Gun Intelligence Center to more rapidly identify, investigate, and prosecute perpetrators of firearm related violent crimes through enhanced technology, personnel capacity, and interagency collaboration.
This resolution approves an application for a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government via the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant aims to strengthen and expand the Crime Gun Intelligence Center to improve the identification, investigation, and prosecution of firearm-related violent crimes through enhanced technology, increased personnel capacity, and interagency collaboration.
A resolution approving an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns and the enhanced use of data analysis.
This resolution approves an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant aims to reduce gun-related violence in Nashville by funding overtime for violent crime investigations involving guns and enhancing data analysis capabilities.
A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
This resolution accepts a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds overtime for investigating violent crimes involving guns to reduce gun-related violence in Nashville.
A resolution approving an application for a DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to outsource sexual assault kits to private vendors for forensic case sample analysis to reduce the backlog associated with DNA analysis.
This resolution approves an application for a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant will be used to outsource the forensic analysis of sexual assault kits to private vendors in order to reduce the backlog of DNA case samples.
A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
This resolution accepts a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds overtime for investigating violent crimes involving guns to reduce gun-related violence in Nashville.
A resolution approving an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
This resolution approves an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant funding will be used by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to provide overtime pay for investigating violent crimes involving guns, aiming to reduce gun-related violence in Nashville.
A resolution accepting a DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to outsource sexual assault kits to private vendors for forensic case sample analysis to reduce the backlog associated with DNA analysis.
This resolution accepts a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to outsource the analysis of sexual assault kits to private vendors. The goal is to reduce the backlog of DNA forensic case samples. The resolution was approved by relevant committees and the Metropolitan Council.
A resolution approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for specialized training and equipment to ensure personnel maintain needed certifications for criminal investigation and crime reduction initiatives.
This resolution approves an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds specialized training and equipment to help personnel maintain certifications necessary for criminal investigation and crime reduction efforts.
A resolution approving amendment two to a Hot Spot Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) Targeted Community Crime Reduction Project (TCCRP) grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime.
This resolution approves the second amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant supports local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce violent crime in targeted communities.
A resolution accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to support Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) training to peer supporters, chaplains, and ancillary support staff.
This resolution accepts the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government through the Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will support Critical Incident Stress Management and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation training for peer supporters, chaplains, and ancillary support staff.
A resolution approving amendment three to a Hot Spot Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) Targeted Community Crime Reduction Project (TCCRP) grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime.
This resolution approves the third amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant supports local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce violent crime in targeted communities.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing.
This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville to accept a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance. The grant funds will be used by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to outsource the testing of sexual assault kits to external laboratories, aiming to improve the effectiveness of evidence processing.
A resolution approving an application for a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
This resolution approves an application for a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration. The grant will be used by the Metropolitan Government's Office of Family Safety to support a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
This resolution accepts a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government through the Office of Family Safety. The grant aims to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department or the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office employ a domestic violence dispossession investigator.
This resolution requests that the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department or the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office employ a domestic violence dispossession investigator. The investigator would focus on cases involving the removal of individuals from residences due to domestic violence. The resolution aims to enhance enforcement and support for domestic violence victims.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing.
This resolution accepts a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, specifically through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds the testing of sexual assault kits by external laboratories to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of evidence processing through outsourcing.
A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to pass House Bill 1442, regarding the identification of law enforcement officers.
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to pass House Bill 1442, which pertains to the identification of law enforcement officers. The resolution expresses the Metropolitan Council's support for the legislation but does not itself enact any law.
A resolution approving an agreement by and between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for Vanderbilt to serve as the research partner for the Violent Crime Intervention Fund.
This resolution approves an agreement between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, designating Vanderbilt as the research partner for the Violent Crime Intervention Fund. The partnership aims to support research efforts related to violent crime intervention.
A resolution accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime including technology upgrades, supplies for direct support, and in-service and specialized training.
This resolution accepts the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will support various crime prevention and control activities, including technology upgrades, supplies, and specialized training.
A resolution approving an application for a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide funding to eligible local law enforcement agencies to develop and implement proven public safety strategies to combat violent crime and to develop, construct, or rehabilitate infrastructure.
This resolution approves an application for a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funding is intended to support local law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing strategies to combat violent crime and to improve related infrastructure.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Corrections Institute, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to fund the purchase of recording equipment for the DCSO Training Academy.
This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville to accept a grant from the Tennessee Corrections Institute. The grant funds will be used by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office to purchase recording equipment for the DCSO Training Academy. The resolution has been approved by relevant committees and the Metropolitan Council.
A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444 to increase criminal penalties for aggravated animal cruelty convictions.
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444, which aims to increase criminal penalties for convictions related to aggravated animal cruelty. The resolution was introduced and passed by the Metropolitan Council as a formal expression of support for the state legislation.
A resolution accepting a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide funding to eligible local law enforcement agencies to develop and implement proven public safety strategies to combat violent crime and to develop, construct, or rehabilitate infrastructure.
This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration's Violent Crime Intervention Fund to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The funding is intended to support local law enforcement agencies in implementing strategies to reduce violent crime and to develop or improve related infrastructure.
A resolution approving amendment one to a Community-Based Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for community-based efforts that employ highly visible and sustained enforcement coupled with community outreach events to address impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.
This resolution approves the first amendment to a Community-Based Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant awarded to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The grant supports community-based efforts involving visible enforcement and outreach to reduce impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.
A resolution approving amendment two to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.
This resolution approves the second amendment to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant awarded to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The amendment provides additional funding to increase staffing, enhance services, and expand support for victims of crime. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council and relevant committees.
A resolution approving an application for the Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the placement of School Resource Officers in schools for the continued efforts to establish and maintain safe and secure learning environments for eligible schools K-12 public schools and public charter schools.
This resolution approves an application for the Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The grant supports the placement of School Resource Officers in eligible K-12 public and public charter schools to help maintain safe and secure learning environments.
A resolution approving an application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers.
This resolution approves an application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the State of Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government through the Office of Family Safety. The grant funding is intended to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers. The resolution has passed the Nashville Metropolitan Council.
A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund MNPD personnel to access digital resources to connect with a network of individual and corporate care providers and access online content.
This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, specifically for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The grant funds MNPD personnel to access digital resources that connect them with a network of individual and corporate care providers and online content.
A resolution accepting a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) grant from the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide funding to aid in the investigation of drug-related deaths.
This resolution accepts a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) grant from the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy to the Metropolitan Government through the Nashville Police Department. The grant provides funding to support investigations into drug-related deaths.