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      KPD Officer/Employee of the Year Awards

      Posted: 05/24/2023
      The Knoxville Police Department, along with Mayor Indya Kincannon, honored its 2022 employee and officer of the year award winners on May 15, at the Foundry.

      As Mayor Kincannon said during the ceremony, “The 5 people being honored are true leaders, whose actions are at the heart of what it means to serve.”


      Officers Jonathan Gomez and Austin Jordan were recognized as the 2022 Officers of the Year.

      Gomez has been with the Knoxville Police Department since 2015. He joined the KPD after an 11-year stint in the U.S. Army, where he continues to serve as a reserve. Jordan has been with the Knoxville Police Department since 2018 and is currently assigned to the Organized Crime Unit.

      Honoring Officer GomezHonoring Officer Jordan


      Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police Becky Kreisa was named the 2022 Employee of the Year.

      Becky Kreisa has served the Knoxville Police Department for over 20 years, and currently serves as the Executive Assistant to Chief of Police Paul Noel.

      Honoring Kreisa


      Andrew Beatty was selected as the KPD’s Explorer of the Year.

      Andrew Beatty was selected as the 2022 Explorer of the Year for his outstanding dedication as the department’s most senior Explorer. Beatty routinely volunteered his time to the City of Knoxville by participating in regular Explorer meetings and assisting with special events throughout the city.
      Honoring Beatty


      Sergeant Phil Major was honored with the distinguished Mike Waggoner Leadership Award.

      Veteran Sergeant Phil Major was selected to receive the prestigious 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. Recipients of the award embody all of the characteristics that the Knoxville Police Department wants to instill in future generations of officers.

      Honoring Major


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