Sheriff Tom Spangler had a busy first year that put him and his department in multiple spotlights. We sat down to talk to him about it.
Power Poll: Split Decision on 287(g)
Survey respondents are divided on the Knox County Sheriff’s Office immigration enforcement agreement with ICE.
Sheriff Renews Immigration Enforcement Pact
By extending a 287(g) agreement with ICE, Knox County remains one of only two agencies in Tennessee to participate in the controversial program.
Pay to See
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says it can charge labor costs for requests to view public records. Despite long-established state law, a judge may agree.
For the Records
A UT professor’s open records lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office raises questions about access to public officials’ emails.
Urging a Withdrawal
Knox County Sheriff’s Office is the only agency in Tennessee to participate in the controversial 287(g) program. Immigrant advocates hope to end it.
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