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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. ...
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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 ...
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On Oct 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM
21CP Solutions Begins Departmental Assessment of KPD
21CP Solutions has started its wide-ranging departmental assessment of the Knoxville Police Department, which began in earnest this week with a three-day site visit. The full departmental assessment will build upon the 21CP climate assessment that was conducted in late 2022. City Council approved ...
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On Aug 03, 2023 at 5:15 PM
KPD to Implement Use of Force Review Board
Chief Paul Noel announced on Wednesday that the Knoxville Police Department will implement a Use of Force Review Board as part of a continuing effort to enhance and improve agency operations. Once implemented, the Use of Force Review Board will conduct in-depth after-action reviews of in-custod ...
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On Aug 17, 2022 at 3:53 PM
KPD Submits Application to Join Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project
As one of his first actions as the new Chief of Police for the Knoxville Police Department, Chief Paul Noel submitted the department’s application to the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project on Monday, June 13. “It is imperative that we create a culture of accountability and ...
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On Jun 13, 2022 at 3:02 PM
KPD Partnering with THSO for "Booze It and Lose It" Enforcement Campaign
The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from August 20 to September 6, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or ...
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On Aug 18, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Action Being Taken to Address Violent Crime
In response to the surge in violent crime, with support from Mayor Indya Kincannon, Chief of Police Eve Thomas announced today that the following actions are taking place. • Examining alternate work schedules for all sworn officers in order to maximize the number of available officers and the K ...
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On Aug 10, 2021 at 5:59 PM
KPD Acquires AEDs Through Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Through funds from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant, the Knoxville Police Department recently purchased brand new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) that will be deployed in the field and throughout every KPD facility. The KPD purchased 41 Zoll Cardiac Science Po ...
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On Jul 14, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Knoxville Police Department Completes Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras and Upgrade of In-Car Camera S
The Knoxville Police Department has completed its first-ever deployment of body-worn cameras as well as the installation of upgraded in-car camera systems, it was announced on Thursday, April 1. “We are ecstatic to announce that all uniformed KPD officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras ...
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On Apr 01, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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