Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

KCSO Spotlight

Escapee In Custody 03312020 @ 2345

The inmate that escaped from the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on March 31, 2020 has been captured. Officers with the Knoxville Police Department took Samuel Fox into custody without...

April 1, 2020

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Escapee In Custody 03312020 @ 2345

The inmate that escaped from the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on March 31, 2020 has been captured. Officers with the Knoxville Police Department took Samuel Fox into custody without...

April 1, 2020

Corona Virus Scam Awareness

We have seen a large number of different scams involving our current state of emergency due to Covid-19. These scams are being conducted via phone calls or electronic (email) communications....

March 31, 2020

Live Oak Incident

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 2236 hours, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls from the community regarding a vehicle crashing into a house, followed...

March 22, 2020

SCAN and Citizens Academy Update

Updates on COVID-19 as it relates to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office -The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Senior Citizen Awareness Network volunteers also known as SCAN have been...

March 19, 2020

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Join the team

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KCSO Mission Statement

Dedicated to providing public safety and protection to all citizens of Knox County, priding ourselves on the quality of law enforcement as well the professionalism of our employees.

The men and women of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to enforcing the law and protecting the public. This agency has demonstrated the professionalism and expertise to help guide the community as it continues its remarkable growth.

24 HOUR ARREST LIST

Here you can see those arrested within the past 24 hours.

KCSO badge with inmate silhouette overlay

INMATE POPULATION

Here you can see the current individuals incarcerated in Knox County.

SAFETY MAN

Learn more about Knox County's most fearless hero... Safety Man!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the more commonly asked questions with answers.

OFFICER MEMORIAL

Visit our Officer Memorial Page to remember those who have fallen.

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001 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Resources

Missing & Exploited Children

Resources

Click on any of the tabs to learn more information about additional resources the Knox County Sheriff’s Office offers or with whom KCSO partners.

Missing & Exploited Children

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has a priority in keeping children safe and with those who care for them. Keeping strong relationships with organizations such as the NCMEC is just one such step KCSO takes to make this possible.

NetSmartz

A program within NCMEC, NetSmartz is designed to help teach kids proper safety procedures for online activities. Click the image above to learn more.

TBI

TBI consolidates a list of the most wanted fugitives. View TBI’s Most Wanted individuals by clicking on their image above.

SOR

The image above will link you to TBI’s Sex Offender Registry page.

SAVIN

The TN SAVIN system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the TN SAVIN system is 888-868-4631. This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender’s custody status.

KPD

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office works in conjunction with that of the Knoxville Police Department to better serve and protect the citizens of Eat Tennessee.

Mobile Patrol