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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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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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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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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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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D.A.R.E. Bass Fishing Tournament 2009
Tuesday, 02 June 2009
The Knox County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Bass Fishing Tournament was May 30th and raised over $6500 with 88 boats participating! All proceeds benefit the KCSO D.A.R.E. Program.
Winners: 1st Place - Eric Farmer and Jeff Lee - Total Weight 20.1 lbs.
2nd Place - Troy Dyer and Clint Boling - Total Weight 18.88 lbs
3rd Place - Todd Nidiffer and Rich Coulter - Total Weight 16.34 lbs
Thanks to our sponsors !
John Story Truck & Equipment Company Inc. - University Eye Surgeons, P.C. - BAIT Tournament Trail – Bud DeFoe - BO RICE - 1 Limit Bait Shop - Austin Screen Printing - Auto Massage - Backyard Burgers - Bank & Jones, Attorneys - Bass Pro Shop - Bojangles’ of Knoxville - Butcher Shop Steakhouse - C & C Outdoors - Car Colors Plus - Cars Etc., Inc. - Claiborne Heavy Hauling, LLC - Dr. J. Michael McCoy, D.D.S., P.C. - Dr. William Kim Salmons, D.D.S., P.C. - Fall Creations Taxidermist - Food City - Gander Mtn. - Harry Williams - Hindman & Associates, LLC Attorney’s - Ingles of Knoxville - Integrated Security, LLC - Krispy Kreme - Lamar Advertising - Little Debbie - Mayfield Dairy - Merita Bakery - Mimic Lures - ORNL Federal Credit Union - Pepsi Bottling Group - Performance Products - Pete Michaels Traffic - Quality Auto Detail - Reinhart Food Service - Ron’s 24 hr. Wrecker Service Inc. - Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc. - Signs by Paige - Snapvent Plastics - Ted Russell Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. - The Fishing Place - The TrusT Company - Tri-County Marine - Valley Produce
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...
Programs & Services
Volunteer! The Volunteer in Policing program offers numerous opportunities for local residents to exersize their civic pride to become involved in community policing efforts. More info...
Stop Family Violence! The Family Crisis Unit was established in 1995. Since then this unit has
assisted over 200,000 Knox County residents.More info...
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Presents Worship Center Crime Prevention
How our worship centers respond to a situation can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of the event, the immediate aftermath, and the church’s long term stability.