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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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the alleged assault of Henry Granju.The preliminary investigation shows no evidence that his death was the result of a homicide or from the injuries he may have received from an assault.An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday and the results are pending.
We understand and sympathize that the family wants answers immediately.However, our detectives will not compromise the investigation and will continue to investigate the incident with professionalism and integrity.
Detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office have charged a man with robbing four Knox County CVS Pharmacies since January.Tips led officers to the Clark Motel on Clinton Highway where they arrested thirty-eight year old Brian Christopher Bowling. He is charged with four counts of robbery and is being held in the Knox County Detention Facility on bonds totaling $38,000.He has an extensive criminal history dating back to 1998 that includes theft, drug charges, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Bowling hit the CVS Pharmacy on January 24th at 4500 E. Emory Road; April 14th at 417 E. Emory Road; May 6th at 11946 Kingston Pike; and May 19th at 9260 Kingston Pike.In each one he handed the pharmacist a note demanding pain medications and indicated he had a weapon and would use it if his demands were not met.The pills were handed over and no one was hurt in any of the robberies.
Officers aboard a helicopter from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit have found two marijuana patches in the last two weeks.The first was on May 19th just off Roberts Road in North Knox County.After the crop was spotted by air, narcotics officers went in on foot and harvested around 492 young plants.No one was charged.
The second patch was found May 25th at the intersection of Rutledge Pike and Mine Road.Officers found 298 young plants. They are still investigating who owns the property.
The plants from both places will be destroyed according to a court order.The Aviation Unit has been looking for marijuana because this is typically the growing season.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a woman who has stolen over $40,000 by using stolen credit cards and checks for the past several months.The suspect breaks into cars taking purses and then using the checks and credit cards to get cash.She also takes the stolen purse with her to the bank.Detectives believe she is able to get the money because she closely resembles the victims’ driver’s license picture.
Anyone with information is asked to the KCSO at 215-2243.
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...
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