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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

Officials Want Your Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan

Hazards can take many forms. Destruction and danger can come from any direction, caused by tornadoes, or heavy rain, or drought. What's the best defense? Community-wide disaster preparedness. At ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 14, 2023 at 3:13 PM

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

Captain Sammy Shaffer Graduates from Inaugural UChicago Policing Leadership Academy

Knoxville Police Department Captain Sammy Shaffer graduated from the inaugural Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) in Chicago on Friday. The PLA, hosted by the renowned University of Chicago Crime Lab, is a six-month hands-on and interactive course. The curriculum is focused on the development of ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Stadium Update, October Gallery: Steel Girders Going Up, 5,000 CY of Concrete, 'Spaghetti Junction'

Courtesy, Denark Construction: Aerial view of the stadium construction site, taken by a drone on Oct. 4, 2023 What a difference a few months make. Seemingly all of a sudden, what had been a flat ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM

The New Stadium is Going Vertical - Check Out This Video!

If you haven't driven lately across the Hall of Fame Drive bridge above Jackson Avenue, right where the Old City and East Knoxville intersect, you might be surprised. What had for months been a fla ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 12, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Join the City Team: Check Out These Job Opportunities!

The old adage about job recruitment is true: A great way to attract job candidates is by word of mouth. "When our employees talk positively about their jobs to friends and relatives, that helps wit ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 05, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Homicide Unit Investigating Deadly Shooting in Western Heights Area

The Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Wednesday night in the Western Heights area. At just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, KPD officers responded to the UT Medical Center in regards to a shooting victim. The victim, who ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 05, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Police, Fire Departments Welcoming Newest Members

Both the Police Department and the Fire Department welcomed new members to their teams in September. "With the recent hiring of a class of firefighter recruits, our team of firefighters has expande ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 04, 2023 at 6:05 PM

KPD Announces Faith & Blue Weekend 2023 Events and Initiatives

The Knoxville Police Department has announced the events and initiatives in store for Faith & Blue Weekend 2023. This year’s Faith & Blue Weekend is set for October 6-9. For Faith & Blue Weekend 2023, each of the KPD’s three Field Operations districts are hosting events or initiatives. Additiona ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM

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