Fatal Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle into utility pole on Tazewell Pike just after 10:00pm last night. Deputies arrived to
October 20, 2020
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Ronnie Kidd Media Release it
Sheriff Spangler Media Release October 13, 2020 I became aware of potential inappropriate conduct by a Knox County Sheriff’s Office CIVILIAN employee on April 20,
October 13, 2020
COTA 157
Congratulations COTA 157 COTA 157 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had 7 officers graduate the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). The training requires much effort,
October 13, 2020
K9 Teams of the month…
Congratulations to our K9 Teams of the month since February. COVID-19 might have delayed our awards distribution but it didn’t hinder the work these teams
October 11, 2020
CTO 2020-1
Corrections Training Officer The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the latest 10 graduates of the Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program. This program
October 9, 2020
COTA 155 & 156
COTA GRADUATES The Knox County Sheriff’s Office recently had two classes graduate the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) on September 11, 2020. This training is
October 5, 2020
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Congratulations to our C.I.T Graduates!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 3 day Corrections CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training course at the Roger D Wilson Detention Facility graduating 19
September 3, 2020
9:45 pm
Thank you all from myself and the Sheriff
From Chief Bernie Lyon: As we approach the half way point of Sheriff Spangler’s first term, he and I wanted to discuss what an honor
September 1, 2020
6:02 pm
Thank You Marco, you will be missed.
Sheriff Tom Spangler announces the passing of retired K-9 “MARCO”. Marco passed away on 8/28/2020, he was a dedicated partner to now Detective Ballard for
August 31, 2020
1:31 am
Narcotics Search Warrants Executed
August 27, 2020 For Immediate Release: Narcotics Search Warrants Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director In an effort to decrease the recent spike in overdose deaths
August 27, 2020
12:03 pm
Crossing Guard Needed
CROSSING GUARD NEEDED The KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is looking for a CROSSING GUARD for Bluegrass Elementary. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday or whenever Knox County Schools are
August 25, 2020
9:27 am
Happy Birthday K-9 Goran!
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon on behalf of our entire Knox County Sheriff’s Office family wish K-9 “GORAN” a very HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY!
August 24, 2020
5:02 pm
Message from Sheriff on request to rescind 287g program
Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff featured in a video press release regarding the request to rescind the Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract with the 287(g) program.
August 19, 2020
4:55 pm
Happy Birthday Dolly!
Happy 2nd Birthday to one of the newest Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9’s “Dolly”! Dolly has had a big day with her Handler/Partner Deputy Bothof.
August 17, 2020
7:52 pm
Pursuit leads to arrest
At approximately 0926 on 8-16-20 dispatch bolo’ed an attempted 10-52 of the dollar tree on Heiskell Ave. The suspect was reported to have a sawed
August 17, 2020
10:55 am
