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KPD News & Alerts Blog

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

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or serland@knoxvilletn.gov.

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July 2020 - Posts
Four Recognized with May Officer of the Month Commendation  
Four Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected by the Commendations and Awards Committee to receive the May Officer of the Month Award, it was announced on Friday.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 31, 2020 at 11:55 AM
  
Five Receive April Officer of the Month Award, One Named Civilian Employee of the Month  
The Knoxville Police Department Commendations and Awards Committee has selected five to receive the April Officer of the Month Award and one to receive the April Civilian Employee of the Month Award, it was announced on Thursday.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 30, 2020 at 2:17 PM
  
Six Knoxville Police Department Officers Receive March Commendations  
Six Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected to receive March commendations by the Department’s Commendations and Awards Committee, it was announced today.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
  
KPD Investigating Vandalism of Black Lives Matter Mural on MLK Jr. Avenue 
At around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, officers observed that a black paint-like substance had been poured out on the roadway in two separate places over the Black Lives Matter mural located in front of Austin-East High School on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The substance was still wet and bei ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 29, 2020 at 9:57 AM
  
KPD Responds to Early-Morning Crash Involving Two Motorcycles 
On Wednesday, July 29 at approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a crash involving two motorcycles on Valley View Drive at Cross Valley Road. Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, the following occurred. The two motorcycles were traveling single-file, together westbound on Va ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 29, 2020 at 9:12 AM
  
Statement from Chief Eve Thomas on Approval of Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.  
On Tuesday night, Knoxville Police Department Chief of Police Eve Thomas released the following statement regarding City Council’s approval of the contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.  “We are excited to reach this point in the process of equipping our officers with body-worn cameras and upgrading ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM
  
KPD Announces February Commendation Recipients  
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce its February 2020 commendation recipients. Due to continuing Covid-19 concerns, the Department chose not host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead opting for a private recognition of those selected to receive awards.  Fou ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM
  
KPD Announces Six Officers and One Civilian as January Commendation Recipients 
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce its January 2020 commendations. Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead opting for a private recognition of those selected to receive awards.  Six officers w ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 27, 2020 at 2:51 PM
  
20-year-old James Ketner Arrested for Shooting at KPD Officer 
On Saturday, July 25 at approximately 2:15 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers observed a male suspect fire multiple rounds in the Cumberland Avenue area before getting into the driver’s seat of a white Nissan Sentra and fleeing the scene westbound on Cumberland. Officers attempted to make co ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 27, 2020 at 10:36 AM
  
Suspect Identified in W. Oak Hill Avenue Shooting 
Update (July 25, 2020, 12:30 p.m.): Murder Suspect Arrested in Detroit  At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, members of the U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Vondre Lamar Allen in Detroit, Michigan. Allen is wanted for the murder of Phillip Sneed in the 700 block of W. Oak Hill ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 27, 2020 at 9:27 AM
  
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