RS2026-2240: 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.

Description

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.

Summary

Nashville’s proposed resolution accepts a $567,370 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Covering October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028, the federal grant requires no Metro cash match and supports technology upgrades, police supplies and equipment, and mandatory or specialized training. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the grant and appropriates the funds to MNPD. The award requires federal financial and performance reporting, civil-rights compliance, privacy protections, audits, and monitoring; violations can lead to withheld or repaid funds. It affects MNPD operations and Nashville residents through investments intended to support crime prevention and police services.