August 2021

William Vance with KCSO badge and "Updated Located Safe"

Update: Located! ——Missing Person – William Vance

UPDATE: August 23, 2021 | 11:30pm Mr. Vance has been located in North Carolina and is safe. He’s currently being checked out by EMS as a precaution. Sheriff Spangler, KCSO’s Major Crimes Unit and the family extends their sincere gratitude to the public for their assistance. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is …

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Train The Trainer Program

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that five officers successfully completed the ā€œTrain the Trainerā€ program with the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI). Left to Right back: Corporal Anthony Phillips, Sergeant Jeb Carpenter, Corporal Jonathon Burgess, Corporal Kenneth Merritt. Front: Officer Jaade Stringer ā€œCorrections is the largest part of our operations here at …

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COTA 163 Graduation photo

COTA 163

COTA Graduation Class 163 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the July 30, 2021 graduates of the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). Classes 163 completed this challenging and rewarding training! From Left to Right: Officer Jessica Brown Officer Lydia Driver Officer Seth Zarzycki Officer Robert Wilson Officer Colleen Murray (Class President & Sgt. of Arms) Officer …

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Officers posing in front of KCSO van

Karns night out!

KCSO Dive Team, Reserves Unit and Special Services Division enjoyed a night out and delicious dinner with our Neighborhood Watch group at Imperial Estates Subdivision. The Dive Team gave a fun demonstration and we all enjoyed socializing with our friends in Karns. A huge thank you to Tammy Massey for inviting us!

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