Hired as a KCSO officer in 1987, Sergeant Laycock was a legendary officer, supervisor, and friend to all who met him. Not only was Sergeant Laycock an impeccable asset to the Sheriff’s Office and schools, but he was also a great pillar in the community.
Thank you, Sergeant, for your service and dedication.
The School Patrol Unit is responsible for covering 41 schools within Knox County. Officers are protecting and monitoring their assigned school each day. The officers interact with both staff and students. This interaction helps students develop a rapport with the officers and help form trust. This trust has led to the prevention of many serious crimes. Your children are very important to 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.
