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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day.

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

Click here to view KPD's current calls for service (updated every two hours).

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.

Recent Posts
November 2023 - Posts
KPD Announces Launch of Take Me Home Program 
The Knoxville Police Department officially announced the launch of its Take Me Home program, a new service designed to improve safety for individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities, on Thursday afternoon Take Me Home is a completely free and voluntary registry that will allow pa ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 16, 2023 at 2:46 PM
  
Knoxville Selected for Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership 
Knoxville has been selected to be a part of the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP), it was announced by the United States Department of Justice on November 2, 2023. Since its inception, PSP has served more than 50 jurisdictions across the United States, including Chicago, Ill., Baltimor ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 15, 2023 at 8:20 AM
  
Internal Investigation Into In-Custody Death of Lisa Edwards Completed 
The Knoxville Police Department has completed its internal investigation into the in-custody death Lisa Edwards, who became unresponsive in a police cruiser while being transported to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on February 5, 2023. Edwards died at the hospital on February 6.  The inve ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 15, 2023 at 8:18 AM
  
Safe Exchange Zone Established at Public Safety Complex 
As the holiday season fast approaches, the Knoxville Police Department has established a designated safe exchange zone at the Public Safety Complex.   The safe exchange zone includes two parking spaces located in prominent spots in the front lot of the Public Safety Complex at 1650 Huron Street.  ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 08, 2023 at 10:57 AM
  
 
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