Violent Crimes Unit

Police Chief

Paul Noel
(865) 215-7000

Public Safety Complex
1650 Huron St.
Knoxville, TN 37917

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Lieutenant Jason Hill
[email protected] 
865-215-7015


The Violent Crimes Unit conducts investigations of all reported crimes against persons including the offenses of murder, rape, robbery, assault, kidnapping, suicide, and other sudden suspicious deaths.

The Violent Crimes Unit may also assist in traffic-related deaths where interviewing and interrogation skills are required.


View this re-enactment video of the unsolved Nov. 12, 2011 murder of Robert Ernie Reno.



View Unsolved Murder Cases