The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and the Drill and Ceremonial Team is a group of men and women who have dedicated their time to the memories of our fallen heroes.
The Honor Guard assists any agency with funeral details including death watch, firing party, 21 gun salute, taps, flag and memorial presentations as well as presentations of colors at local and community events.
The Drill and ceremonial Team is a performance rifle squad. Their unique rifle maneuvers and precise footwork show off the special talents of the team.
Officer Deaths In 2020
If you would like to find out more on how to assist those who have fallen or pay respects in any other way, please fill out the form and contact us.
**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.