KPD Non-Emergency Phone Number
865-215-4010
Emergency Phone Number
Call 911 or send a text to 911
Texting 911 should only be used in emergency situations when placing a call is not possible. Call if you can, text if you cannot.
Submit A Crime Tip
Help fight crime in your community. Remain Anonymous.
• Call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at
865-215-7165
• Cash reward of up to $1,000.
• Click here to submit a tip
• More info at
EastTNValleyCrimeStoppers.org
KPD Annual Report
The Knoxville Police Department annually prepares and provides a report on the activities and achievements of the department.
2021 KPD Annual Report [PDF]
KPD Annual Report Archive
Use of Force Policy
General Order No. 1.6 directive from Chief Eve Thomas provides specific guidelines regarding lethal and less lethal use of force by members of KPD.
Use of Force Policy - Updated on 12/15/20 [PDF]
Organizational Chart
The Knoxville Police Department is divided into three separate divisions, and all of the department's numerous units and special teams fall under those respective divisions and the commanders who oversee those divisions.
Organizational Chart
Community Survey
The City of Knoxville Police Department is very concerned about our relationship with citizens in our community. As part of our community, your opinion is important to us. Your responses to this survey will be used to help us meet your needs and improve our service.
Take the Community Survey
Fingerprinting
The KPD Property Management Unit conducts fingerprinting for the public. This occurs on Wednesdays between 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. , excluding public holidays. The cost is $20 and only digital prints,
no ink fingerprints will be taken.
Report Suspicious Activity
If you are a victim or witness to a crime or you would like to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please use the Suspicious Activity form to document what you have experienced or witnessed. The questions in this form are the same questions that will be asked by E-911 and police.
Suspicious Activity Form [PDF]
Involved in a Crash?
Learn when to call 9-1-1 or 865-215-4010 and how to report your crash to the Tennessee Department of Safety.
More Information
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. However, victims and witnesses are required to register with our agency in order to receive notification of a criminal alien's release. Listed below is a universal resource locator for the HSI Victim Notification Program. Simply click on the hyperlink and be transferred to a number of valuable victim services programs provided by ICE.
www.ice.gov/victim-notification
Crime Stats and Information
View local crime stats on the Community CrimeMap at
CommunityCrimeMap.com/?address=Knoxville,TN
Want to request specific crime information from the Knoxville Police Department?
Download the Crime Analysis Citizens Request Form [PDF]
KPD Open Records
• KPD's Current Calls for Service
• View KPD's Open Records page