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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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
The Knoxville Police Department has added dates for its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoints. In addition to hosting a checkpoint on the second Saturday of every month, a checkpoint will now also be offered on the fourth Tuesday of every month.   The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints are a completel ... more» 
Posted by serland  On May 05, 2022 at 8:34 AM
  
UPDATE (Tuesday, August 3): Due to the recently issued mask requirement at city-owned facilities, those attending the checkpoint are asked to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status. Additionally, those who are sick, have potentially been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 03, 2021 at 2:25 PM
  
The Knoxville Police Department will host its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, June 12 at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Due to current staffing availability and COVID-19 precautions, checks will be available by appoi ... more» 
Posted by serland  On May 18, 2021 at 3:11 PM
  
The Knoxville Police Department will host its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, May 8 at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Due to current staffing availability and COVID-19 precautions, checks will be available by appoint ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 23, 2021 at 8:34 AM
  
The Knoxville Police Department will host its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, April 10 at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Due to current staffing availability and COVID-19 precautions, checks will be available by appo ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 01, 2021 at 2:34 PM