An immigrant rights group says data shows the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is playing a significant role in federal law enforcement.
So Ordered
A judge reaffirms his ruling that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has violated the state’s Public Records Act and must comply with the law.
Blue Wall Gets Results
With deputies cheering them on, Knox County commissioners take money from fund balance for Sheriff’s Office bonuses.
Judge Faults Sheriff’s Office in Open Records Case
Chancellor Weaver orders KCSO to allow access to arrest reports, and awards attorney’s fees to the UT researcher who sued.
Keeping It Together
For the parts of life that haven’t come to a standstill, the Knox County Clerk and the county jail adapt to the pandemic.
For the Records, pt. 3
The county Law Department reiterates its contention that the Sheriff’s Office can charge labor costs for inspection of public records.
For the Records, pt. 2
In a lawsuit trial, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office outlines its unusual interpretations of the state’s Public Records Act.
Cracking the Jailhouse Door
The Knox County Sheriff’s pretrial release program has doubled its caseload this year, keeping hundreds more people out of jail. Is it enough?