Facing a persistent staffing shortage, KPD asks for $150,000 over two years to boost officer recruiting efforts.
KPD’s Officer Deficit
Like other urban police departments, the Knoxville Police Department is struggling to find enough recruits to fill open positions.
City Closer to Tennova Deal
Council to consider a $1.4 million contract with a firm to manage construction of police/fire headquarters.
City Pursues St. Mary’s Site for KPD
Amid much speculation and after an aborted deal with Knoxville College, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero’s administration has zeroed in on Tennova’s Physicians Regional Medical Center campus in North Knoxville for a new headquarters for the Knoxville Police and Fire departments.