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An ordinance approving an agreement between Trevecca Nazarene University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), to partner with the Criminal Justice Studies Department of Trevecca Nazarene University to provide career opportunities to qualified students.
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WHEREAS, the agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein provides terms for MNPD to partner with the Criminal Justice Studies Department of Trevecca Nazarene University to provide career opportunities and college credits to qualified students who are interested in a law enforcement career; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement by and between Trevecca Nazarene University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to partner with the Criminal Justice Studies Department of Trevecca Nazarene University to provide career opportunities and college credits to qualified students who are interested in a law enforcement career, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this ordinance 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 ordinance approves an agreement between Trevecca Nazarene University (Trevecca) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) to partner with the Criminal Justice Studies Department of Trevecca to provide career opportunities to qualified students.
The agreement begins starting in the fall semester of 2021 and is renewable each year thereafter. It may be terminated upon 60 days written notice prior to the beginning of a new academic calendar year. MNPD would provide a minimum of 10 internship positions to qualified students each semester in various locations throughout the department. Trevecca agreements to make available students eligible to enroll and participate in the internship program.
The internship is for one full semester during the spring, fall, and summer. Inters will not receive monetary compensation or employee benefits through the Metropolitan Government. Interns must be 18 years of age, must receive college credit, must not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to any felony charge or any federal, state, or local laws relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances, among other qualifications.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement. The interns will not receive any monetary compensation or be eligible for employee benefits offered through the Metropolitan Government.