Mobile Data
Patrol has also benefited with the establishment of the Mobile Data System. These computers have car-to-car messaging capability, in-field reporting capability, access to county wide email, and can run license checks, VIN checks and stolen article checks. In addition, officers can share mugsh
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Sheriff's Office Information
Sheriff's Office Information
Serving since 1792
475 Certified law enforcement officers
450 Correctional officers
75 Civilian support
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S.W.A.T.
The Special Weapons and Tactics Team,(SWAT), is the original special team of the KnoxCounty Sheriff's Office. The team was formed in 1980 in preparation for the 1982 World's Fair, which was held in Knoxville. The team is comprised of highly trained and dedicated officers. Their mission is to resol
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Patrol
The Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri
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Patrol
The Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri
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Aviation
The Sheriff’s Office implemented an Aviation Unit in 1996 utilizing helicopters and related equipment donated by the U.S. Military. The Unit started with just one helicopter and two pilots. Today the Unit has expanded to six flyable helicopters, five available pilots, two tactical flight off
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Traffic
The Sheriff’s Traffic or Tango Unit, comprised of fourteen officers who focus on traffic enforcement efforts such as speeding and intoxicated motorists, as well as investigating automobile accidents. The goal of this Unit is to provide extensive coverage of traffic calls, allowing the Patrol
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Two brothers have been charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of a man early Saturday morning. It happened at the Big D Market at 6501 Maynardville Highway shortly before 2:30 a.m. The brothers, 19 year old Fernando Correa-Miramontes and 18 year old Jose Correa-Miramontes, took two victims, 23 year old Oscar Quevedo and 27 year old Pablo Benitez-Diaz to the market and robbed them at knife point. Benitez-Diaz escaped from the vehicle without harm and ran for safety. Quevedo, however was stabbed and his body was left on the side of Maynardville Highway. Before he died, he was able to give detectives the first names of the suspects and the tag number of the vehicle.
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Jose Correa-Miramontes, 18 |
KCSO Detectives tracked the suspects to a house where they were staying at 2023 Harold Street and found the vehicle and suspects. They were taken into custody without incident. Both are being held on first degree murder charges and especially aggravated robbery for a total bond of $525,000. The brothers are from Long Beach, California, but have lived in Knoxville for the past 6 months. The victims are also from Knoxville.
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- Serving since 1792
- 475 Certified law enforcement officers
- 450 Correctional officers
- 75 Civilian support
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Traffic Line
Do you have a non-emergency traffic problem? Contact the KCSO Traffic Line at 215-2010.
Officers will contact you regarding traffic issues in your neighborhood or county road.
Join The Knox County Sheriff's Explorers! The Explorer Program is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America, and set up through the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. More info...
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