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West Knox Incident

January 30, 2025 – Active Law Enforcement Response at Westland Drive Weigel’s – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of an

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

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

Memorial Day Stats 2025

-KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC STATISTICS- – As we honored and remembered those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, we

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

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February 2020 Promotions

Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon made several promotions this morning! Click below to find out more. February 2020 Promotions

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Crime Prevention

March 3, 2020 the KNOX county sheriffs office will host our crime prevention in the workplace seminar. All businesses welcome! 4-9pm Knoxville expo center. Click

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Female Officer Appreciation

In memory of the United States’ first sworn in female deputy sheriff, KCSO would like to pay honor to our own female deputies. Thank you

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff