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Read. Follow. Verify.Acceptance of Federal Grant for Drug-Related Death Investigations
Record date · June 2, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Metropolitan Council has passed a to accept a federal grant from the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy. The funds are designated for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to support investigations into drug-related deaths.
This authorizes the receipt of federal funds to increase the investigative capacity of the Nashville Police Department regarding drug-related fatalities.
Who It Affects
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Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
The department receives federal funding and is tasked with conducting investigations into drug-related deaths.
Metropolitan Government of Nashville
The government acts as the legal recipient of the federal grant funds.
Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Council officially accepted a grant from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
- The grant is provided by the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy.
- The funds are allocated to the Metropolitan Government, specifically for use by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
- The primary purpose of the funding is to aid in the investigation of drug-related deaths.
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- The resolution is identified by file number RS2026-2018.
- The resolution has been passed by the Metropolitan Council.
- The resolution was introduced on May 21, 2026.
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Federal-Local Coordination
The document highlights the ongoing reliance on federal HIDTA funding to supplement local police investigative resources regarding drug-related deaths.
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