Knox County
Sheriff's Office

KCSO Patrol

ABOUT KCSO PATROL

The Patrol Unit is responsible for keeping you and your family, your homes, businesses and neighborhoods safe. Patrol Officers answer alarm calls, resolve disputes, respond to a variety of calls for service and take most crime or violation reports. Knox County is divided into 14 Patrol zones. Officers assigned to each of these zones, patrol for any signs of problems, disturbances and unusual behavior. The men and women of the Patrol Unit are considered the backbone of the Sheriff’s Office.

dedicated regiment of officers

Routine Law Enforcement

Average Number of Calls Answered Every 24 Hours

Patrol Zones

Contact the Chief of Patrol

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

Chief Brandon Workman

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

1985 Homicide of Betty Joyce Brown

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.