Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-2222

• File #: RS2023-2222
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/16/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/6/2023
• Title: A resolution approving an application for a Community Policing Development - Officer Recruitment grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the number of qualified applicants and retain current officers by creating a positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity.
• Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Tonya Hancock, Sharon Hurt

Date	Action By	Action
6/15/2023	Mayor	approved
6/6/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
6/6/2023	Public Health and Safety Committee	approved
6/5/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
5/30/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution approving an application for a Community Policing Development - Officer Recruitment grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the number of qualified applicants and retain current officers by creating a positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity. 

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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Community Policing Development - Officer Recruitment grant with an award of $175,000.00 with no cash match required to increase the number of qualified applicants and retain current officers by creating a positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Community Policing Development - Officer Recruitment grant with an award of $175,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the U. S. Department of Justice.

Section 2.                     That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

This resolution approves an application for a Community Policing Development - Officer Recruitment grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. If the grant is awarded, the award would be $175,000.00 with no required cash match required. The proceeds of this grant would be used to retain current officers and increase the number of qualified applicants by creating a positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity.