Knox County
Sheriff's Office

KCSO CORRECTIONS

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is designated with housing individuals incarcerated in Knox County.  Utilizing three facilities, the Corrections Division is designated to maintaining the safety and security of these facilities, those housed within, and thus Knox County citizens.

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**If this is an emergency or if you are in need of police response, please call 911**

Leadership

Facility Commanders

Knox County Jail

Chief Debbie Cox

Chief Debbie Cox began her career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2002.  Having served in her high school battalion and raising in rank to Battalion Commander, insured her familiarity with operational planning and decisions.  Utilizing this experience allowed Chief Cox a great transition into her career with KCSO.  Chief Cox Graduated the Knox County Sheriff’s Officer Regional Training Academy in 2003.  Since then, Chief Cox has risen through the ranks at KCSO: being Promoted to Corporal 08/2012 while working as Disciplinary/Grievance Chairperson and Corrections Training Instructor in Training. As Kitchen Manager, Chief Cox was Promoted to Sergeant. in 2014 and shortly followed up by a promotion to Lieutenant in 2016 where she worked as Shift Commander and Kitchen Director. Obtaining her rank of Captain in 2017, Captain Cox was assigned as  PREA Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator, Director over Grievance/Disciplinary, Fire/Safety/Sanitation, Commissary, Custodial, Kitchen (s), and Money Clerk.  Chief Cox is a 2021 graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy as well as completing the Facility Officer Compliance Development Basic Training in 2022.  Recently, Chief Cox transferred to the position of Assistant Facility Commander over Housing at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and is currently serving as the Merit Council Corrections Representative.

Captain Turner

Captain Turner began his career with Knox County in February of 2000, joining the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in August of 2003. Having an extensive career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, Captain Turner began his service as an Officer in the Housing Unit, working his way to the rank of Corporal and then further promoted to Unit Sergeant. He also had the opportunity to be assigned as the Intake Release Director as well as Shift Commander at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Captain Turner was again promoted to his current rank in May of 2020.  Currently, Captain Turner is the PREA/Accreditation Coordinator. 

Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Chief Paul Cooper

Chief Paul Cooper began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in January 2007. During this time, he served as a Corrections Officer and promoted through the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He has held positions as a Supervisor in Housing and the Intake Release Center, as the Security Director, Corrections Training Division Director, and as the Assistant Facility Commander at both the Knox County Jail and the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. He is a graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy Class #38. Chief Cooper was promoted to his current rank in October 2022 and is currently the Facility Commander at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, where he oversees the daily operations of the jail. 

Captain Josh Smith

Captain Smith attended the Correctional Officer Training Academy in January of 2005. Upon completion, he was assigned to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility as a direct-supervision officer. For the next two years, Josh would have the opportunity to move between different “housing” areas until he was reassigned to the Knox County Jail. In 2008, Smith was promoted to Corporal and recruited to the Corrections Training Division. He was tasked with modernizing all training materials, while creating leadership programs for staff. Smith was then moved to a frontline supervisory position where he served as an assistant building supervisor for various housing areas, including the maximum-security unit. In 2011, Smith was reassigned to the Knox County Jail as an assistant shift commander. While on this shift, he went on to accept additional duties, which included putting together the first ever CORE audit for KCJ, along with designing and implementing PREA for all KCSO correctional facilities. After the Knox County Jail successfully passed the CORE and PREA audits, Josh was promoted to Sergeant and moved full-time into the Accreditation Department at the Detention Facility. While assigned there, he was named the PREA manager for both the Knox County Jail and the Knox County Work Release Center.  In 2014, Josh was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Shift Commander at the Detention Facility. He continued this assignment until he was named Facility Security Director in 2016. For six years he served as the Security Director, while helping create and supervise the Corrections K-9 unit. In February 2022, Josh was promoted to Captain and assigned as an interim Assistant Commander of the Roger. D. Wilson Detention Facility. Currently, Captain Smith is the Assistant Facility Commander of the Knox County Jail. 

Captain Erin Baxter

Captain Erin Baxter began her career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in August 2006. Prior to joining KCSO, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. While attending the University of Tennessee, she completed an internship with a local law enforcement agency, which further ignited her passion for this field.

Captain Baxter started as a Corrections Officer in the female housing unit and was promoted to Corporal after three (3) years at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Shortly thereafter, she took on the role of Scheduling Coordinator for the entire Corrections Division, which consisted of over 300 employees, and relocated to the KCSO Administrative Offices in the City/County Building.

During her time at the City/County Building, Captain Baxter received additional training in Human Resources, which led to her promotions to Lieutenant and eventually Captain. After attaining the rank of Captain, she took on the role of Assistant Director of Human Resources.

In late 2019, Captain Baxter returned to her roots in Corrections and was appointed to lead the Corrections Training Division as the Training Director. After serving in that role for five years, she transitioned to the position of Assistant Facility Commander at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in November 2024.

Captain Emily Ayers

Captain Ayers brings over 20 years of experience and leadership to the field of corrections and security. Starting her journey in July 2003 as a Security Officer in Intake/Release, she demonstrated commitment to excellence, earning the rank of Corporal a decade later.
 
Promoted to Sergeant and later to Lieutenant, she took on responsibilities as Shift Commander, honing her leadership skills and operational knowledge. Once she returned to Intake/Release as Director, Captain Ayers implemented effective strategies and systems to enhance efficiency and safety. In February 2023, she reached a career milestone by achieving the rank of Captain.
 
Now overseeing the Intake Release Center, Visitation, Criminal Processing Unit, and Sentencing, Captain Ayers embodies professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to the corrections process.
Chief Deputy, Chief Purvis, and Chief Bivens smiling with a new promoted officer
COTA class posing in front of tree
Sheriff, Chief Purvis, with female COTA graduate
5 COTA students holding right hand up for swearing in
Entrance to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
Entrance to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
KCSO Work Release Center with snow on ground
Snow covered KCSO badge at Detention Facility

KCSO Corrections

Contact Information

General Facility Information

5001 Maloneyville Rd.  Knoxville, TN 37918

(865) 281-6700

Inmates are allowed two Scheduled visit a week.

To schedule a visit please follow the link to create an account and schedule a visit.


Daily Schedule:

Day/Time

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Mornings

Unit 2 and 3

Unit 1 and 3

Unit 3 and 4

Unit 2 and 3

Unit 3 and 6

Unit 1 and 3

Unit 3, 4, and 6

Evenings

Unit 3 and 4

Unit 2 and 3

Unit 3 and 6

Unit 1 and 3

Unit 3 and 4

Unit 2, 3, and 6

Unit 1 and 3

Inmates are allowed two Scheduled visit a week.

Inmate Unscheduled Video Out

In addition to the Unscheduled calls from home now Inmates are allowed to call out on an unscheduled video chat. The cost of the unscheduled chat calling out is paid for out of the inmates own account.

4900 Maloneyville Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918

(865) 281-6700

Inmates are allowed two Scheduled visit a week.

To schedule a visit please follow the link to create an account and schedule a visit.

On Site Visitation Hours

Monday – Friday 04:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. After Workers Return

Saturday & Sunday Morning Hours 08:00a.m. – 01:30p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Hours 03:00p.m. – 06:00p.m.

Off Site Visitation Hours

Monday – Friday 04:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. After Workers Return

Saturday & Sunday Morning Hours 08:00a.m. – 01:30p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Hours 03:00p.m. – 09:00p.m.

Daily Schedule: On Site

Day/Time

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Mornings

 8a.m.-1:30 p.m.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

8a.m.-   1:30 p.m.

Evenings

3 p.m.- 6p.m

4:30 p.m.- 6p.m

4:30 p.m.- 6p.m

4:30 p.m.- 6p.m

4:30 p.m.- 6p.m

4:30 p.m.- 6p.m

3 p.m.- 6p.m

Daily Schedule: Off Site

Day/Time

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Mornings

 8a.m.-1:30 p.m.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

8a.m.-   1:30 p.m.

Evenings

3 p.m. –  9 p.m

4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m

4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m

4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m

4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m

4:30 p.m. –  9 p.m

3 p.m. –       9 p.m

On Site Visitations conducted for Work Release Center are held at the On Site internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road.

On Site Visitations conducted for Work Release Center are held at the onsite internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road. If you do not have a home computer or access to the internet, once you create an account you may use internal onsite visitation Public kiosks located at the Visitation Center to conduct you visits.

Scheduled Remote Visitation

Family and friends utilizing a home computer, tablet or other internet device may contact an inmate during the scheduled visitation hours listed by Scheduled Remote Visitation.

Inmate Unscheduled Video Out

In addition to the Unscheduled calls from home now Inmates are allowed to call out on an unscheduled video chat. The cost of the unscheduled chat calling out is paid for out of the inmates own account.

 

400 W. Main St. Knoxville, TN 37902

(865) 342-9620

Inmates are allowed two Scheduled visit a week.

To schedule a visit please follow the link to create an account and schedule a visit.


KCJ Visitations conducted at the onsite internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road are available by the below schedule:

 

Day

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

A Side

1st and 3rd 0800-1400

2nd and 4th 1500-1800

0800-1400

1500-1800

0800-1400

1500-1800

0800-1400

1500-1800

Remote ONLY extended time

1800-2100

1800-2100

1800-2100

1800-2100

B Side

1st and 3rd 1500-1800

2nd and 4th  0800-1400

1500-1800

0800-1400

1500-1800

0800-1400

1500-1800

0800-1400

Remote ONLY extended time

1800-2100

1800-2100

1800-2100

1800-2100

On Site Visitations conducted for the Knox County Jail are held at the On Site internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road.

On Site Visitations conducted for Work Release Center are held at the onsite internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road. If you do not have a home computer or access to the internet, once you create an account you may use internal onsite visitation Public kiosks located at the Visitation Center to conduct you visits.

Scheduled Remote Visitation

Family and friends utilizing a home computer, tablet or other internet device may contact an inmate during the scheduled visitation hours listed by Scheduled Remote Visitation.

Inmate Unscheduled Video Out

In addition to the Unscheduled calls from home now Inmates are allowed to call out on an unscheduled video chat. The cost of the unscheduled chat calling out is paid for out of the inmates own account.

Inmate Services/Information

Mail to Inmate

Name of Inmate (Include IDN)
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918

Reporting Family Emergencies:

If there is an emergency, call (865) 281-6700 (Detention Facility) and advise the operator of the situation. When the emergency is verified, then the call can go through.

Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

The Deposit ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail.  There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center.  You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $3.45 surcharge.  ATMs will also accept credit cards for a 5% surcharge plus the $3.45 surcharge. You may also add funds to inmate accounts by visiting www.correctpay.com.

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks will be accepted by MAIL ONLY.  Do not include any letters or correspondence with the Money Order or Cashier’s Check, as it will not be given to inmates.

Mail Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks to:

Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks should be made out to:

Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN)

Funds may be added to an inmate account for Commissary, Messaging, Tech Accounts (for funding collect messages) and to schedule Video Visitation at www.correctpay.com.

Phone time can be added at https://icsolutions.com/.

Personal Property:

Personal property will not be accepted unless prior approval has been obtained from the Facility Commander or his/her designee.

Inmates may release personal property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Money will only be released Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  A “Property Transfer Receipt” must be completed prior to the money or property being issued.

Attached below is a list of known book publishers we provide to inmates, however if you find a book you want to send, look at the book to find the publisher and search their websites etc. As long as when we receive the book we can identify the sender as the publisher we will let it through.   

Release of Funds to Inmates

All inmates being released from a Knox County Correctional Facility will be issued a debt card for the balance of their “Inmate Money Account.”  Inmates may pick up funds if not available upon release at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Note: All monies not claimed within one year will be cancelled and the funds transferred to the State of Tennessee as unclaimed funds

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Mail to Inmate:

Name of Inmate (Include IDN)
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918

Reporting Family Emergencies:

If there is an emergency, call (865) 281-6700 (Detention Facility) or (865) 342-9620 and advise the operator of the situation. When the emergency is verified, then the call can go through.

Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

The Deposit ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail.  There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center.  You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $3.45 surcharge.  ATMs will also accept credit cards for a 5% surcharge plus the $3.45 surcharge. You may also add funds to inmate accounts by visiting www.correctpay.com.

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks will be accepted by MAIL ONLY.  Do not include any letters or correspondence with the Money Order or Cashier’s Check, as it will not be given to inmates.

Mail Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks should be made out to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN)

Funds may be added to an inmate account for Commissary, Messaging, Tech Accounts (for funding collect messages) and to schedule Video Visitation at www.correctpay.com.

Phone time can be added at https://icsolutions.com/.

Personal Property:

Personal property will not be accepted unless prior approval has been obtained from the Facility Commander or his/her designee.

Inmates may release personal property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Money will only be released Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  A “Property Transfer Receipt” must be completed prior to the money or property being issued.

Release of Funds to Inmates

All inmates being released from a Knox County Correctional Facility will be issued a debt card for the balance of their “Inmate Money Account.”  Inmates may pick up funds if not available upon release at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Note: All monies not claimed within one year will be cancelled and the funds transferred to the State of Tennessee as unclaimed funds

Select a tab to find out more information on each subject.

Mail to Inmate:

Name of Inmate (Include IDN)
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918

Click here to view the entire policy regarding how to communicate with an inmate at one of our facilities.

Reporting Family Emergencies:

If there is an emergency, call (865) 281-6700 (Detention Facility) or (865) 342-9620 and advise the operator of the situation. When the emergency is verified, then the call can go through.

Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

The Deposit ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail.  There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center.  You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $3.45 surcharge.  ATMs will also accept credit cards for a 5% surcharge plus the $3.45 surcharge. You may also add funds to inmate accounts by visiting www.correctpay.com.

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks will be accepted by MAIL ONLY.  Do not include any letters or correspondence with the Money Order or Cashier’s Check, as it will not be given to inmates.

Mail Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks should be made out to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN)

Funds may be added to an inmate account for Commissary, Messaging, Tech Accounts (for funding collect messages) and to schedule Video Visitation at www.correctpay.com.

Phone time can be added at https://icsolutions.com/.

Personal Property:

Personal property will not be accepted unless prior approval has been obtained from the Facility Commander or his/her designee.

Inmates may release personal property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Money will only be released Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  A “Property Transfer Receipt” must be completed prior to the money or property being issued.

Release of Funds to Inmates

All inmates being released from a Knox County Correctional Facility will be issued a debt card for the balance of their “Inmate Money Account.”  Inmates may pick up funds if not available upon release at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Note: All monies not claimed within one year will be cancelled and the funds transferred to the State of Tennessee as unclaimed funds

Select a tab to find out more information on each subject.

  1. Before logging in to visit, check your webcam for good picture quality and make sure you are located in well-lit area, but not where your camera is in direct sunlight.
  2. Check your sound quality/ audio level.  Most webcams and operating systems allow for testing of your microphone on your system.
  3. Speak normally.  Some have a tendency to speak loudly or directly into the microphone and this causes distortion for the inmate.  Avoid allowing persons sitting or standing behind to talk, as they often speak louder than necessary.
  4. Avoid large movements during the call.  Webcams are often sensitive to movement and do not offer a good picture during movement.
  5. Check your internet speed.  Low bandwidths may cause lag time in transmission of your video feed. If unsure of your internet speed, contact your internet service provider to ensure your internet speeds are capable of handling video conferencing.
  6. Be logged into your account on time and ready to visit.   If you are late for the visit, you will only be allowed the remainder of your scheduled time.

Handicap visits will be conducted at the Detention Facility Lobby and may be scheduled by calling 865-281-6700 and selection option 5.

HELP and information using JAILATM.COM

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Visitation and Video Calls:

Q. When I sign on to JAILATM.COM, it sometime will not advance to the scheduling screen?

A. When choosing a web browser for this service consider using Microsoft Explorer or Google Chrome, some other browsers will not work with the website.

Q.  How long are the remote video visits and how much do they cost?

A. Each remote video visitation is 30 minutes and costs $5.99/call.

Q. I lost my password, I had connection problems, transaction issues, or I am having problems using the system?

A. Email support@jail.atm.com Monday through Friday, 8-4 Central time and include the name of the facility, transaction date, your name, recipient’s name and your contact information.

Q. How do I utilize the free visits on the public kiosks?

A.  Public kiosks are available for use by the public at the Work Release Center on Maloneyville Road.  These visits must be scheduled within a week of the desired visit. You may schedule your visit by calling 865-281-6788.  Visits at this site are for all Adult Jails operated by the Sheriff’s Office and adhere to the schedules found on the website at www.knoxsheriff.org.  After scheduling your visit, you will be required to arrive to the facility prior to your visit and present your identification.  You will be subject to a search and please leave your personal belongings in your car.  After check-in, you will be directed to the kiosk and there you will enter your identification and choose your inmate to visit. 

Q.  Can I still visit in person at the jail?

A.  No, video visitation has been adopted for all Adult Jails operated by the Sheriff’s Office.

Q. What  happens if I miss my video visitation or forget to log on?

A.  Visits that are scheduled will not be refunded, however if you use video calling you are only charged per minute.

Q.  What are video calls, and how do they work?

A.  Video Calls are available on JAILATM.COM.  In addition to two scheduled 30 minute visits per week, family and friends utilizing a home computer, tablet or other internet device may contact an inmate during the scheduled visitation hours listed.  Inmate may receive these additional visits unlimited on supplied tablets or kiosks not being used for scheduled visitors.  Please visit www.jailatm.com, set up an account and follow menu for “Call Now” button. Cost is $5.99/visit.

Q.  Are there any rules while my video visit is taking place?

A.  Yes.  All visits are subject to monitoring at any time, so any signs of indecency, including nudity or pornographic activities will result in termination of the visit and ban the visitor from future visits. 

Q. Is there anyone who is not allowed to video visit?

A. Yes.  Anyone who is party to an active order of protection with an inmate, or in any other way court directed not to have contact with is not will not be permitted to visit.

Messaging

Messaging is now available through www.jailatm.com .  After establishing an account with JAILATM, you may send messages and photos to inmates incarcerated in all Knox County Sheriff’s Office Facilities.  Inmates may also send messages to email addresses as well. The cost of this service is $.40/message. Messages and Photos are subject to approval and no sexually explicit or pornographic matter will be accepted.

Securus has increased functionality on their Android™ and iPhone Mobile Apps:

Mail to Inmate:

Name of Inmate (Include IDN)
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918

Click here to view the entire policy regarding how to communicate with an inmate at one of our facilities.

Reporting Family Emergencies:

If there is an emergency, call (865) 281-6700 (Detention Facility) or (865) 342-9620 and advise the operator of the situation. When the emergency is verified, then the call can go through.

Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

Jail ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail.  There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center.  You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $4.95 surcharge.  ATMs will also accept credit cards for a 10% surcharge. You may also add funds to inmate accounts by visiting www.jailatm.com.

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks will be accepted by MAIL ONLY.  Do not include any letters or correspondence with the Money Order or Cashier’s Check, as it will not be given to inmates.

Mail Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks should be made out to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN)

Funds may be added to an inmate for commissary, Phone or messaging at www.jailatm.com.

Personal Property:

Personal property will not be accepted unless prior approval has been obtained from the Facility Commander or his/her designee.

Inmates may release personal property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Money will only be released Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  A “Property Transfer Receipt” must be completed prior to the money or property being issued.

Release of Funds to Inmates

All inmates being released from a Knox County Correctional Facility will be issued a debt card for the balance of their “Inmate Money Account.”  Inmates may pick up funds if not available upon release at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Note: All monies not claimed within one year will be cancelled and the funds transferred to the State of Tennessee as unclaimed funds

Quick Links

Inmate Population

A list of the individuals currently incarcerated in Knox County.

24 Hour Arrest

Individuals arrested in Knox County within the last 24 hours.

Knox County Court Costs

This is a link to the Knox County court clerk, to pay costs online.

Inmate Programs

The KCSO Corrections Unit employs devoted and dedicated individuals that assist inmates with a variety of programs designed to educate, rehabilitate, as well as establish habits and measures to help prevent future incarceration.

Programs Director Chief Bravo

Chief Steve Bravo, in suit, standing in front of bookcase of the "Leadership Library"

In 1999, Steve started off as an Identification Officer in Intake.  He was selected to go to the Knox County Regional Training Academy where he became a certified officer. In 2002, Steve was promoted to a Corporal over Intake.  In 2003, he was promoted to a Sergeant in housing.  While a Sergeant, he filled in numerous times as the Lieutenant of Operations where he was in charge of the entire shift at the Detention Facility.  In 2006, Steve was promoted to Lieutenant and worked as the Lieutenant of Operations for several years.  In 2012, he worked in the Office of Professional Standards.  Promoted to Captain in 2014, he took over Inmate Industries.  In 2015, Chief Bravo was promoted to Assistant Chief and became the Assistant Chief over the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.  In 2018, Chief Bravo became the Director over the Programs Division at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.  In 2021 Chief Bravo became the Facility Commander of the Knox County Jail.   

Captain Lateesha Fritts became a member of the KCSO family in 2012 beginning her career as a front line staff officer at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.  She soon was promoted to corporal at the downtown Knox County Jail and was shortly again promoted to sergeant to oversee an entire housing unit, back where she began, at the RDWDF.  After a successful time overseeing this housing unit, Lateesha was again promoted to Lieutenant and given the chance to work with programs.  Captain Fritts has developed a passion for programs and placed in charge as Inmate Programs Director for the Knox County Sheriff Corrections Division where she is currently assigned.

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ITP

Intensive Treatment Program

• A MINIMUM of 90 days of treatment.
• Required to purchase an MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) workbook.
• Addresses drug/alcohol addiction, criminal
• Behavior, and a multitude of other issues.
• You MUST be sentenced or Court Ordered to be eligible for this program.
• This program is eligible for jail credits.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Religious Services

• Service times and denominations vary.
• If the religion you practice is not offered in your pod, please request.
FOCUS…..
• Faith-based life skills program that teaches anger management, parenting, workforce development, and problem-solving from a moral basis.
• MUST have GED/Hi-SET or High School Diploma to participate.
• This program is eligible for jail credits.

JOB READINESS

Job Readiness

• Classes are designed to provide participants with the following:
• Guidance to create resumes and cover letters.
• Guidance to develop and improve interviewing skills.
• Guidance for soft skills - including attire, timeliness, attitude, etc.
• Interest inventories (Los Rios, O*NET, etc.) for career direction.
Classes are facilitated by American Job Center Career Specialist.

LIFE RECOVERY

Life Recovery

• This is a Bible study focusing primarily on addiction recovery.
• Group meets once a week.
• Only offered to general population females at the Detention Facility.

24/7 DAD

24/7 DAD

• Program developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative.
• Focuses on characteristics that every father needs:
• Self-awareness
• Caring for Self
• Fathering Skills
• Parenting Skills
• Relationship Skills

RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD

Responsible Fatherhood

• Meets once a week for about five Weeks.
• Designed to help fathers overcome barriers that prevent them from becoming effective and nurturing parents.
• Offered to maximum security males.

MASTER LIFE

Master Life

In-depth Bible study. • Group meets once a week. • Only offered to MAXIMUM males at the Knox County Jail.

UNBROKEN

Unbroken

• Meets weekly with men and women who are victims of sexual trauma or abuse. • Provides Psychoeducation on the lasting effects of sexual trauma, as well as coping and managing symptoms. • Group is facilitated by the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.

PEER SUPPORT

Peer Support

• This group is run by Peninsula Peer Support Academy.
• Deals with depression and anxiety.
• Meets once a week.

PCG

Pre-Contemplation Group

• Personal Exploration/Support Group.
• Meets once a week for about five weeks.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Educational Services

• We offer a few different opportunities.
• See separate flyer for full details.

AA/NA

Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous

• Run by outside volunteers who have been in your shoes.
• 12-Step meetings can help you own up to what drugs and/or alcohol have done to you in a supportive atmosphere.

LEASING UP

Leasing Up

• Providing inmates with resources regarding public housing placement.
• Facilitated by KCDC.

EXPUNGEMENT EDUCATION

Expungement Education

• Providing information regarding expunging their charges.
• Facilitated by UT Law Clinic

DRIVERS LICENSE WORKSHOP

Drivers License Workshop

• Provides information on the reinstatement of driver’s license.
• Facilitated by Knox County General Sessions & Criminal Court Driver’s License Specialist.

FREEDOM INSIDE

Freedom Inside

• This group is run by YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association).
• You MUST not have ANY “aggravated” charges to be eligible.
• Teaches women who have been mentally, physically, and emotionally abused, techniques and strategies to help deal with the damage that has been done to them.

CHILD SUPPORT EDUCATION SESSIONS

Child Support Education Sessions

• Provides information and answers basic questions regarding the child support system in the State of Tennessee.
• Facilitated by Maximus Child Support Services, Dept. of Human Services, and the Tennessee Child Support Employment and Parenting Program.

MONEY MANAGEMENT

Money Management

• Classes are designed to provide participants with an understanding of personal finance topics that include budgeting, savings, credit scores, credit reports, and debts.
• Classes are facilitated by Operation Hope Financial Well-Being Coaches.
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Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap is one of the Corrections Division’s most successful  initiatives.  Working with inmates, to assist them to return to civilian life by gaining skills necessary to become a positive member of society.

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Accredited Through Top
Professional Organizations

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office continually seeks to improve.  Part of this is being partnered with top State and Federal accreditors whose goals and visions are synonymous with that of our Corrections Unit.

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Information regarding TCI.  Reviewed Annually, been partnered since, etc.

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Information regarding ACA.  Reviewed every three years, been partnered since, etc.

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The Knox County Sheriff’s Correction’s Division maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE in keeping with Public Law 108-79, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, which will enhance intervention, documentation, reporting, and investigative procedures. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has mandated a zero-tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  Such conduct is prohibited and will not be tolerated; to include inmate-on-inmate sexual abuse or harassment and employee-on-inmate sexual abuse or harassment.  It is Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s policy to aggressively investigate all allegations, regardless of the source, and prosecute those who are involved in incidents of sexual abuse.  Criminal investigations will be referred to the Knox County Major Crimes Division. Alleged victims of sexual abuse or harassment will be provided a supportive and protective environment. The credibility of an alleged victim, suspect, or witness is assessed on an individual basis and not determined by the person’s status as inmate or staff.

Citizens can make third-party notifications of sexual abuse in any Knox County Correctional facility by:

Calling the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee

2455 Sutherland Avenue, Suite B
Knoxville, TN 37919
Telephone Number: 865-522-7273
Or
E-mail a complaint to prea@knoxsheriff.org
Or
Call the KCSO internal hotline at 865-281-6952

PREA Standards 115.22 and 115.54

Please click here for KCSO’s policy regarding the referral of allegations of inmate sexual abuse or inmate sexual harassment for criminal investigation.

For the 2014 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2015 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2016 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2017 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2017 Annual PREA Audit Report, please click here

For the 2018 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2019 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2020 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2021 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2022 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2023 Annual PREA Report, please click here

For the 2024 Annual PREA Report for the Work Release Center, please click here

For the 2024 Annual PREA Report for the Detention Facility, please click here

For the 2025 Annual PREA Report for the Knox County Jail, please click here

Prison Rape Elimination Act Audit Summary Report

We are always looking for individuals with a mindset to make a purpose, work as a team, and willing to learn to be leaders in the community.

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff