Noel will bring a flavor of New Orleans’ police reforms to Knoxville when he takes the reins of KPD in June.
Noel to be Named Chief
Kincannon picks a nationally known reform advocate from New Orleans to lead the Knoxville Police Department.
Budget Under Pressure
Council gets an update on the city’s financial situation and a look at challenges for next year’s budget, particularly pension and personnel costs.
Power Poll: Police Chief Search
A majority of respondents to this month’s survey want a person with leadership experience at a larger agency to be KPD’s next leader.
The Year Ahead: City of Knoxville
Public safety, housing and economic opportunity will continue to be at the center of the city’s agenda.
Deputy Chief Retires Under a Cloud
Ronald Green, who commanded KPD’s Patrol Division, exits just before the conclusion of a sexual misconduct investigation.
KPD Chief Thomas to Retire
The city will conduct a nationwide search for a successor who will have to address internal cultural issues and a surging violent crime rate.
PARC to KPD: Improve Race Relations
The oversight committee’s chair wants to see firm proposals from KPD on how to build bridges to the city’s African-American community.
A Question of Leadership
Knoxville Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie says she’s lost confidence in Police Chief Eve Thomas over racist incidents within KPD.
Going Over the Numbers
With City Council poised to give final approval to next year’s budget, KPD touts its co-responder program in a bid for expansion.