| HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT |
Complaints can be made by any person who is a victim, a witness, or who has knowledge of alleged police misconduct. A complaint may be filed by telephone, online, and/or in person by scheduling an appointment with the PARC Community Manager at 865-215-3869. Another method is to write to: Jered Croom, Executive Director, Police Advisory & Review Committee P.O. Box 1631, Knoxville, TN 37901.
Questions? Check our How to File a Complaint & FAQs.
File a Community Complaint Online
File an Anonymous Complaint Online |
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| NEXT MEETING |
Jan. 23, 2025 at Small Assembly Room from 6-8pm
View Meeting Agenda & 2024 Q4 Files [PDF]
PUBLIC FORUM
Please use this form to signup to speak during the public forum portion of the PARC meeting. Confirmed speakers will receive a confirmation email from PARC. Community members may also sign up in person the day of the meeting between 5:30-6:00 p.m.
For any issues or questions regarding Public Forum, please contact Josie Russell at 865-215-3966 or [email protected]
ALL SPEAKERS HAVE 5 MINUTES
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| PARC COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS |
• East District - February 20, 2025, 6-8 PM; YWCA Phyllis Wheatly Center
• Central District - March 20, 2025, 6-8 PM; Small Assembly Room, City County Bldg.
• West District - April 16, 2025, 6-8 PM; Public Works Service Center |
MISSION
The mission of the Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) is to provide community members of the City of Knoxville a civilian oversight committee that audits the discipline process, policies, and procedures of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD).
PURPOSE
The purpose of PARC is to strengthen the relationship between community members of the City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Police Department, by providing a timely, fair, and an objective review of community complaints.
PARC also assists community members in navigating the investigative process after filing a complaint with KPD.
PARC/KPD Operating Agreement
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
PARC meets quarterly at 6 p.m. Locations vary per meeting. Please call the Police Advisory & Review Committee Office at 865-215-3869 for the next meeting date and location or check the
City's Event Calendar.
APPOINTMENT OF PARC MEMBERS
This committee consists of seven members and all must possess a reputation for fairness, integrity, responsibility, and demonstrate an active interest in public affairs and service. Members must also be registered voters in the City of Knoxville and not be a current employee of any governmental body except those employed in the field of education.
Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. Terms are for a three-year period. Members cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.