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Congratulations Sgt. Matt Schlosshan

We are proud to announce that Knox County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matt Schlosshan has successfully completed the rigorous six-week certification course at the FBI’s Hazardous

Juvenile Crimes investigation North Knox

Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Monday morning to a reported stabbing involving two students at a Halls High School. – The preliminary investigation indicates

Officer Swanger

We are Swanger Strong! a

This thread will be updated as we receive positive updates! ——We are Swanger Strong! —— Update 10 – June 30, 2025 | 2:50 pm Deputy Swanger

Come one, Come All!

See attached flyer on upcoming Mud Volleyball tourney! Would love to see you there!

Suspicious Package Investigations

**For Immediate Release** – **Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Package** – Knoxville, TN – May 7, 2025 – This afternoon, the Knox County Sheriff’s

Located Missing person!

UPDATE- May 3, 2025 3:45 pm – Natalie has been located and is safe! Thank you for your assistance! – 🚔🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨🚔

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Train The Trainer Program

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that five officers successfully completed the “Train the Trainer” program with the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI).

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COTA 163

COTA Graduation Class 163 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the July 30, 2021 graduates of the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA).

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Karns night out!

KCSO Dive Team, Reserves Unit and Special Services Division enjoyed a night out and delicious dinner with our Neighborhood Watch group at Imperial Estates Subdivision.

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NEWS ROOM ALERTS

Did you know that you can sign up for breaking Sheriffs Office posts by getting on our email list? Visit the news room today and

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Missing Couple

Update! Great news. Me and Ms Aherns we’re located safe. Thank each of our viewers for sharing our Bolo. Your assistance helped and was appreciated.

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Elderly Scam Check

With the continuing rise of Elderly Scams via email, phone call, or in person, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Technology Division is asking for the

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff