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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 ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 17, 2022 at 3:53 PM

One Dead After Shooting at Bebo’s Cafe

Update on Investigation into Bebo’s Café Shooting (August 15, 2022, 10:50 p.m.) The victim from the shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Bebo’s Café in the early hours of Sunday, August 14, 2022 has been identified as Cedric Isom, 29 of Knoxville. The second male victim remains hospitali ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 15, 2022 at 11:22 AM

KPD Selected to Join ABLE Project

On Tuesday, the Knoxville Police Department was officially selected to join the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project as a partner agency. The KPD is the first agency in the state of Tennessee to be accepted into the ABLE Project and joins more than 270 law enforcement agencie ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 12, 2022 at 10:48 AM

KPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing at N. Bertrand Street Apartment

Victim Identified from Deadly N. Bertrand Street Stabbing The victim from the stabbing that occurred at 128 N. Bertrand Street on August 2, 2022 has been identified as William Burris, 53 of Knoxville, Tennessee. Burris lived at the apartment where the stabbing and assault took place. Viole ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2022 at 10:56 AM

KPD Altering Response to Certain Non-Injury Crashes, Effective September 1

Beginning on September 1, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers will no longer respond to certain non-injury crashes, Chief of Police Paul Noel announced on Monday. Much like the Severe Weather Plan and the steps that were taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to comply with social distancing ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 01, 2022 at 10:03 AM

Community Solar Project is Coming to Life

Knoxville is getting greener every day. Many residents and travelers of I-40 may have taken notice of the newly installed solar panels near the I-640 interchange. They are part of a project underta ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jul 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM

KPD Accepting Applications for Crime Scene Technician Position

If you have an interest in forensics and a desire to play an active role in criminal investigations, the Knoxville Police Department is now accepting applications for open Crime Scene Technician positions. Applications are being accepted now through August 5, 2022. Crime Scene Technicians play ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 26, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Payton McCarty, 26, Indicted for Felony Murder, Other Charges

Payton McCarty, 26 of Knoxville, was taken into custody on Monday after he was indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury last week for felony murder, vehicular homicide, aggravated assault and attempted kidnapping. On June 16, 2022 at around 2:45 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 25, 2022 at 4:43 PM

KPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Kingston Pike

Knoxville Police Department crash reconstruction investigators are investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Saturday night on Kingston Pike. At around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, KPD officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on Kingston Pike at Huxley Road. The motor ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 25, 2022 at 9:12 AM

City Departments Respond to Flooding

Starting on the evening of Wednesday, July 20 into the morning of July 21, parts of Knoxville and Knox County received up to six inches of rain within just a few hours. The resulting flooding affe ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jul 22, 2022 at 4:57 PM

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