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Knoxville Police Department

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Abbreviation
  
KPD

Legal jurisdiction
  
Knoxville, Tennessee

Legal personality
  
Governmental: Government agency

Operations jurisdiction*
  
City of Knoxville in the state of Tennessee, USA

General nature
  
Law enforcement Local civilian police

Headquarters
  
KPD Headquarters 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN 37915

The Knoxville Police Department is the law enforcement agency of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

Contents

Office of the Chief

The Chief of Police is the commanding officer of the Knoxville Police Department. Units within the Office of the Chief include:

  • Internal Affairs
  • Public Information Officer

    • As of 2016, the Chief of Police is David B. Rausch.

    Patrol Division

    The Patrol Division contains the majority of the uniformed members of the Department. Units within the Patrol Division include:

  • West District
  • East District
  • Repeat Offender Squad
  • SWAT
  • Honor Guard
  • Crisis Negotiations
  • Cadet Program
  • Explorers Program

    • Criminal Investigations Division

    The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for all criminal and felony investigations within the department. Units assigned include:

  • Violent Crimes Unit
  • Forensics Units
  • Property Crimes Unit
  • Organized Crimes Unit
  • Special Crimes Unit
  • Internet Crimes Against Children Unit

    • Management Division

    The Management Division oversees all Human Resources, Financial, and Legal aspects of the department. Units assigned include:

  • Accreditation Unit
  • Budget Office
  • Audits & Inspections Unit
  • Personnel Unit
  • Planning and Grants Office
  • Supply Unit
  • Crime Analysis Unit

    • Support Services Division

    The Support Services Division oversees and educational and training aspects of the department, as well as volunteer programs. Units assigned include:

  • Training Unit
  • Records Unit
  • Chaplain Corps
  • Volunteer Services
  • Internship Program

    • References

    Knoxville Police Department Wikipedia
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