The Knox County Sheriff’s Digital Communications Unit (DCU) was newly re-branded from the “radio shop” under the Technology Unit in January of 2019. As a member of TVRCS, and now TACN, KCSO has the capability to be connected to agencies across the state for major events or disasters.
Working with the most advanced communications equipment, the DCU is able to keep our officers in contact with one another throughout the county. Providing for quick, safe, and effective responses.
DCU has an updated workshop to allow for updates, repairs, and programming for all of our communication needs. From personal handheld radios to in car systems, DCU keeps our equipment working smoothly and efficiently.
**If this is an emergency or if you are in need of police response, please call 911**
**If this is an emergency or if you are in need of police response, please call 911**
On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”
If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.