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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day.

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

Click here to view KPD's current calls for service (updated every two hours).

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.




Recent Posts
Four Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected by the Commendations and Awards Committee to receive the May Officer of the Month Award, it was announced on Friday.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 31, 2020 at 11:55 AM
  
The Knoxville Police Department Commendations and Awards Committee has selected five to receive the April Officer of the Month Award and one to receive the April Civilian Employee of the Month Award, it was announced on Thursday.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 30, 2020 at 2:17 PM
  
Six Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected to receive March commendations by the Department’s Commendations and Awards Committee, it was announced today.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
  
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce its February 2020 commendation recipients. Due to continuing Covid-19 concerns, the Department chose not host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead opting for a private recognition of those selected to receive awards.  Fou ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM
  
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce its January 2020 commendations. Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the KPD chose not to host a public ceremony to present these commendations, instead opting for a private recognition of those selected to receive awards.  Six officers w ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 27, 2020 at 2:51 PM