There is still time to register your neighborhood to participate in celebrating National Night Out. NNO is an annual community-building campaign to promote partnerships between residents and police as well …
Police Chief Noel gets to know SoKno
Paul Noel, Knoxville’s new police chief, is getting to know the city just like any other newcomer these days – struggling to find a house.
“There’s a house we loved that …
Nick Adams: KPD officer cool in fire rescue
No panic. No second thoughts. Just get him out safely. You can hear him asking questions and barking orders.
A pickup truck was on fire after hitting a guardrail and a …
Tim Walker: Right place, right time
Twice he has walked into a business with gun drawn, solo, to face with a man with a gun. Twice he walked out with a man in handcuffs. One man …
‘Officer G’ Is KPD’s Lt. Gordon Gwathney
This cop eats, lives and breathes East Knoxville. It has been Officer G’s beat for 20 of his 25 years at the Knoxville Police Department. In 1999 this short, white …
City council candidates: KPD funding
Early voting starts next week (Aug. 11-26) for five seats (a majority) on Knoxville City Council. Election day is Tuesday, Aug. 31. The top two vote-getters from each district will …
Enhanced school zone enforcement starts Monday
As students return to school on Monday, Aug. 9, the Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office will implement enhanced enforcement of school-zone traffic laws for several days. Officers …
KPD puts special unit on the beat
When Chris Medina joined the Knoxville Police Department four years ago, he never envisioned walking a beat, shoe leather on the pavement. That’s part of his job now, as he …