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Captain John Kiely, a 25-year Knoxville Police Department veteran, has announced that he will retire on December 31, 2023. Kiely currently serves as the commander of the Field Operations Bureau’s West District, a role that he has served in since January 2023. Prior to that, he served a long stin ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 21, 2023 at 12:27 PM

December 19, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, The Neighborly Notice, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiz ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Dec 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM

#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: City Employees Make the Holidays Bright and Festive

Everyone loves the twinkle of the holiday lights, the whirl of the Market Square ice skaters, and the jolly community gatherings. City employees are maybe the biggest holiday revelers anywhere. The ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Dec 19, 2023 at 1:28 PM

New Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion Close to Opening; Check Out This Pretty Night-time Photo!

Check out this cool photo of the new Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion, illuminated by the lights along the Baker Creek Greenway. The new $2.6 million amenity – hardscape areas, picnic tables, a wa ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Dec 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM

KPD Receives Final Report from 21CP Departmental Assessment

The Knoxville Police Department has received the final report from the departmental assessment that was conducted by 21CP Solutions. As part of the wide-ranging departmental assessment, 21CP Solutions provided in-depth policy and procedural recommendations in seven core areas – use of force; sto ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 19, 2023 at 1:12 PM

Video Released from Shots Fired Incident on Pemmbrooke Shire Lane

The Knoxville Police Department has released the pertinent body-camera footage from the shots fired incident that happened on December 2, 2023 at a residence on Pemmbrooke Shire Lane. At around 1:30 a.m. on December 2, Officer Arim Ismail, a 2023 graduate of the KPD Basic Recruit Academy, arrive ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 18, 2023 at 12:33 PM

December 12, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Dec 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

December 5, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Dec 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

KPD Investigating Carjacking of U.S. Postal Service Carrier

UPDATE (Monday, December 11, 2023): Tireless investigation led by KPD Violent Crime detectives resulted in the identification of Kemian Strawder, 18 of Knoxville, as a suspect in connection to the December 6th armed carjacking of a U.S. Postal Service driver on Dandridge Avenue. Juvenile petitions a ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Assistant Chief Mark Fortner Announces Intention to Retire

Assistant Chief Mark Fortner, the second-in-command of the Knoxville Police Department and over 30-year veteran, has announced his intention to retire at the end of January 2024. “For the last 30-plus years, I got to do something where I was able to help people and make a difference,” Chief F ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 06, 2023 at 3:28 PM

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