KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (KPD)

Police Chief Sterling Owen, IV View Chief's Bio KPD Headquarters 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 chiefofpolice@cityofknoxville.org 865-215-7000 KPD Phone List KPD Private Property Traffic Accident Report [PDF] KPD Annual Report [PDF] KPD Training Calendar KPD Job Application [PDF] Survey for Victims of Crime Crime Stat Information - - - - - - JANUARY OFFICERS OF THE MONTH Two Officers Honored For Investigation Into Robbery of Pizza Delivery Employees Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Justin Ruth and Officer Jeff Damewood the January Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Ruth has been with KPD since December 2002 while Officer Damewood has been with the department since January 1997. [NEWS RELEASE] DECEMBER OFFICER OF THE MONTH Investigation and Arrest of Attempted Rape Suspect Earns Officer Award Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Robert Cook the December 2009 Officer of the Month. Officer Cook has been with the Knoxville Police Department since August 2008. [NEWS RELEASE] NOVEMBER OFFICER OF THE MONTH Drug Shipment Investigation Results In Award For Officer Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Lance Halseth the November Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Halseth has been with KPD since August 2005. [NEWS RELEASE] OCTOBER OFFICER OF THE MONTH Multiple Felony Arrests Earns Officer Award Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Officer Nelson Hamilton the October Officer of the Month. Officer Hamilton has been with the department since December 2002. [NEWS RELEASE] KPD To Target School Bus Stop Sign Violators Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen announced a special traffic enforcement effort to address growing problems of motorists who fail to stop for school buses. The special enforcement effort will be utilized throughout the city. [NEWS RELEASE] KPD Receives Accreditation from CALEA The Knoxville Police Department has been accredited for the sixth time by the foremost accrediting body for law enforcement agencies. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., or CALEA, also recognized the KPD as being one of its “Flagship agencies,” because of its demonstrated excellence. The Flagship agencies provide other law enforcement departments with guidance and best practices for issues related to obtaining and maintaining accreditation. [NEWS RELEASE]

Chief's Office Internal Affairs Unit Public Information Officer KPD Mission Statement Criminal Investigations Crimes Against Persons Criminal Intelligence Unit Family Crimes Unit Forensics Unit Internet Crimes Against Children Organized Crime Unit Property Crimes Unit Survey for Victims of Crime Management Division Accreditation Unit Audits & Inspections Detail Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) Recruitment/Employment Opportunities Patrol Division Cadet Program Crisis Negotiators Field Operations Inspections Unit Police Explorers Public Safety Collaborative Reserve Police Special Operations Squad (SWAT) Teleserve Unit Volunteer Courtesy Officer Support Services Chaplain Corps Citizen's Police Academy Citizen's Services (PARC) Crime Stats Records & Reports Safety City Safety Education Student Police Academy Training Unit | Training Calendar Volunteers in Police Service Youth Academy Apply for Police Officer Position Job Listing [PDF] Preparation for Testing [PDF] Misc Links Wrecker Services Rotation SEPTEMBER OFFICERS OF THE MONTH Bank Robbery Investigation and Safe Burglary Investigation Earns Two Investigators Special Honors Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Todd Gilreath and James Burrell the September Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Investigator Gilreath has been with the department since January 1994. Investigator Burrell has been with KPD since December 1998. [NEWS RELEASE] JULY OFFICERS OF THE MONTH Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspects Earns Special Award for Three Officers Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Timothy Thornton, Officer Brian Bell and Officer Preston Whillock as the July Officers of the Month. All three officers have been with the department since June 2006. Officer Whillock was previously an Officer of the Month and Life Saving Award recipient in 2007. [NEWS RELEASE] Knoxville Police Names New Deputy Chief Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today promoted David Rausch to the rank of Deputy Chief during a special promotional Ceremony. Deputy Chief Rausch has been with the Knoxville Police Department for more than sixteen years. [NEWS RELEASE] MAY OFFICER OF THE MONTH Officer Investigation Results in Suspect Arrest and Award for Officer Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Randal Smith the May Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Smith has been a member of the department since June 2006. [NEWS RELEASE] [VIEW ALL NEWS RELEASES] [VIEW OFFICER AWARD WINNERS] [VIEW CIVILIAN AWARD WINNERS]