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Officer J.D. Hopkins Presented with Mike Waggoner Leadership Award

Veteran patrol officer J.D. Hopkins was selected to receive the Mike Waggoner Leadership Award, which is presented annually to an officer who exhibits strong passion, dedication and thoroughness while inspiring those around them to do the same. Further, recipients of the award embody all of the char ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 26, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Alexander Beatty Named 2021 Explorer of the Year

Alexander Beatty was recognized as the 2021 Explorer of the Year on Tuesday at the Knoxville Police Department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. Beatty has been with the KPD Explorer Post since February 2016, when he graduated from the Basic Explorer Academy. Since that time, Beatty ha ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 26, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Shannon Morris and Stacey Payne Recognized as 2021 Employee of the Year Award Winners

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Digital Forensic Analyst Shannon Morris and Grants and Planning Manager Stacey Payne were announced as the co-recipients of the 2021 Employee of the Year Award on Tuesday at the Knoxville Police Department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. “Both Shan ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 26, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Patrol Officer Tim Walker and OCU Investigators Brandon Stryker and Brandon Glover Named 2021 Office

West District patrol officer Tim Walker and Organized Crime Unit investigators Brandon Stryker and Brandon Glover were presented with the 2021 Officer of the Year Award on Tuesday at the Knoxville Police Department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. “We were honored to recognize these three ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 26, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Lt. Sammy Shaffer Receives Tennessee Office of Homeland Security Recognition

Knoxville Police Department Lieutenant Sammy Shaffer was announced as a recipient of the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security First Responder Recognition Award on Thursday, September 10. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and local restrictions, the award was announced during a live-streamed even ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM

KAT Named Outstanding Public Transportation System

Knoxville Area Transit and the City are extremely pleased to announce that the American Public Transportation Association, or APTA, has recognized KAT with the 2017 Outstanding Public Transportati ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jun 21, 2017 at 5:14 PM