Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

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KCSO Spotlight

The Cycle Of Domestic Violence

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family Crimes Unit is blessed to have some incredible Detectives and Victim Advocates working on behalf of victims of all ages. In the last month...

June 3, 2020

The Cycle Of Domestic Violence

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family Crimes Unit is blessed to have some incredible Detectives and Victim Advocates working on behalf of victims of all ages. In the last month...

June 3, 2020

Special Thanks to Our Friends at Turkey Creek Walmart

Special thanks to our friends at the Turkey Creek Walmart for thinking about our frontline officers by donating snacks and drinks. We are always thankful for our local businesses!

June 2, 2020

Fatal Accident Investigation

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of a crash that resulted in a fatality just after 11pm on Wednesday night. The accident occurred in...

May 28, 2020

2020 Memorial Day Traffic Summary

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had Zero Fatalities during the Memorial Day weekend. Deputies made a total of 18 DUI arrests. There were 25 vehicle accidents without injury and 8...

May 26, 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.

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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