The Knox County Sheriffās Office has received complaints from citizens that they are being pulled over and asked for their āletter of authorizationā to travel.
Sheriff Tom Spangler wants to make it clear to the citizens he has NOT authorized ANY of his Deputies to make stops to request this documentation.
Sheriff Spangler is asking for the publicās assistance, if you are stopped and asked for a āletter of Authorizationā to travel, please REQUEST the Officerās Identification, badge number and what AGENCY they work for.
Youāre being asked to contact 865-215-2243 with that information. Or you may email Crimetips@KnoxSheriff.org