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enhanced use of data analysis to address gun violence

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RS2026-1917ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
45% match
RS2026-1915ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
45% match
RS2025-1394ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council7/25/2025
40% match
RS2025-1154ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/3/2025
40% match
RS2026-2056ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council6/4/2026
40% match
RS2026-2202ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council8/6/2026
39% match
RS2025-1275ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
37% match
RS2025-1674ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council11/20/2025
37% match
RS2025-1536ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council9/25/2025
36% match
RS2026-1732ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council1/8/2026
35% match
RS2026-1977ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council5/7/2026
35% match
RS2026-2054ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council6/4/2026
33% match
RS2025-1211ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/28/2025
33% match
RS2025-1642ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council11/6/2025
33% match
RS2026-1912ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
33% match
RS2026-2018ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council5/21/2026
33% match
RS2026-1731ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council1/7/2026
32% match
RS2026-1942ResolutionPassed

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.

Public Health and Safety Committee4/23/2026
32% match
RS2025-1494ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council9/4/2025
31% match
RS2026-1818ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council2/19/2026
31% match
RS2026-2240ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council8/20/2026
30% match
RS2026-1848ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council3/5/2026
30% match
RS2025-1315ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council6/5/2025
30% match
RS2026-1849ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council3/5/2026
29% match
RS2026-1911ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
28% match
RS2026-1914ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 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 fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.

This resolution approves an application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will be used to support counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase necessary supplies, and subsidize travel expenses related to victim services.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
28% match
RS2026-1916ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Community 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 an application for a Community Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The grant will support the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in conducting community-based efforts that combine visible enforcement with outreach to address impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
28% match
RS2025-1198ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Community 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 an application for a Community Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The grant will support the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in conducting community-based efforts that combine visible enforcement with outreach to address impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.

Metropolitan Council4/24/2025
28% match
RS2026-1793ResolutionPassed

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.

Metropolitan Council2/5/2026
27% match
RS2026-2055ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 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 fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.

This resolution accepts a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will be used to support counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel related to victim services.

Metropolitan Council6/4/2026
26% match