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 has stood out from his peers thanks to his hard work and willingness to serve. As Beatty has advanced through the Explorer Post, he has been placed as the Squad Leader over Squad 1. In that capacity, he has exhibited strong leadership skills by coordinating Explorer volunteer hours and ensuring attendance at bi-weekly meetings. 

In 2021, Beatty donated over 450 hours to the Knoxville Police Department and the community. As part of those hours, he volunteered to work every home UT football game, other traffic events and assisted with the Explorer Academy. He was commended by his supervisor for attending every meeting, asking relevant questions and making suggestions to improve the post. 

In his nomination, it was stated that Beatty should be recognized “for his unselfish dedication, dependability, leadership and volunteer hours.”