Knox County
Sheriff's Office
Knox County
Sheriff's Office
Family Crimes Unit
Helping Those Who Can't Help Themselves
Contact Information
The Family Crimes Unit is open Monday-Friday from 8AM to 4PM.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Please call 877-237-0004 or follow the link below to report suspicions of abuse/neglect of children when the suspected abuse/neglect took place in Tennessee. TCA 37-1-403 and TCA 37-1-605 law requires all persons to make a report when they suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation of children.
To report suspicions of abuse/neglect/exploitation of adults when the suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation took place in Tennessee, please call 888-277-8366. Your report will be reviewed and processed by Adult Protective Services personnel at the Tennessee Department of Human Services. For non-emergency cases you may file a report with the link below.
https://reportadultabuse.dhs.tn.gov/
The cycle of domestic violence does not usually end, but escalates in both severity and frequency the longer a victim waits before taking action. There is information and support available to help break the cycle of violence. If you need assistance, contact the Family Crimes Unit at the # listed above. After 4PM, you may reach the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 865-215-2243 or email familycrimes@knoxsheriff.org.
In the event of an emergency, please dial 911.
Cases Involving F.C.U. in 2019
2713
Domestic Violence
936
Child Abuse
553
Elder Abuse
414
Orders of Protection Filed by our Victim Advocates
Cases Involving F.C.U. in 2020
2483
Domestic Violence
680
Child Abuse
494
Elder Abuse
466
Orders of Protection Filed by our Victim Advocates
- Local Domestic Violence Hotline: (865) 521-6336
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
- You may file a criminal complaint with the District Attorney General’s Office (DA)
- You may request a protective order which may include the following:
- An Order preventing the abuser from committing another domestic incident.
- An Order requiring the abuser to leave your household.
- An Order preventing the abuser from harassing you or contacting you for any reason.
- An Order giving you or the other parent custody or visitation with your minor child or children.
- An Order requiring the abuser to pay money to support you and the minor child if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so.
- An Order preventing the abuser from stalking you.
Contact Our Family Crimes Unit
**If this is an emergency or if you are in need of police response, please call 911**
