City Council candidates weigh in on KPD funding and staffing, as well as violence intervention programs.
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.
Policy Appraisal
The city will launch a review of its anti-racism and anti-sexism policies, but without the goal of requiring a zero-tolerance system.
A Zero-tolerance Proposal
A City Council member wants to adopt zero-tolerance policies addressing racism and sexism, though administration officials say measures are already in place.
Divided School Board Approves KPD Agreement
For the second month in a row, the board deadlocked on seeking community input about school security.
A Question of Leadership
Knoxville Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie says she’s lost confidence in Police Chief Eve Thomas over racist incidents within KPD.
Coming to Terms
School board members appear satisfied with a new security agreement with the Knoxville Police Department, but broader questions remain.
Weekly Watch: June 28-July 4, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Power Poll: School Security
A large majority of survey respondents wants to keep armed officers in schools and retain the current mix of agencies responsible for keeping schools safe.
School Board Votes Down Facilitator
Caught between mayoral pronouncements, the board stalemates on its discussion of armed school security.