After a series of protests, Knox County Democrats have presented a list of criminal justice policy changes to city officials.
Force by the Force
Kincannon and Thomas pledge to review KPD’s use-of-force policy to ensure equity during enforcement.
Camp Concerns
A City Council member alleges Knoxville police and other employees are violating city policy by harassing people living in a homeless enclave.
Discipline From the Top Down
From the chief to a patrol officer, KPD’s internal probe of a sexually explicit demonstration at a roll call uncovers police policy violations.
Monitoring the Force
The Police Advisory & Review Committee reports that citizen complaints about KPD often focus on officer behavior.
Cameras for Cops
The Kincannon administration has proposed issuing body cameras to city police officers at a cost of $4.2 million over five years.
Recruiting Help for KPD
City Council approves a $100,000 contract to market the Knoxville Police Department to prospective officers.
AG Clears KPD Officer in Fatal Shooting
Knoxville Police Department Officer Dylan Williams’ use of deadly force was justified, District Attorney General Charme Allen determined.
Policing Plans
The two candidates for mayor have similar visions for KPD, but differ on how to best accomplish community policing.
Cameras, Culture and Community
A City Council resolution about police body cams on Tuesday turned into an exploration of a host of issues confronting KPD.