KPD’s recruiting efforts show promise the agency could address chronic understaffing.
Council Expands Co-Response Program
The McNabb Center will use increased funding to boost pay for social workers, enabling KPD to deploy six teams to respond to mental health crises.
Recording Crime
KPD emerges from a contentious City Council meeting with a comprehensive, long-term contract for cameras and software.
City Budget Meets Little Resistance
At a hearing on Thursday, City Council members registered few complaints about Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed spending plan.
2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government
The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.
Refocusing the Force
A consultant recommends sweeping changes to KPD policies and procedures through detailed guidelines and extensive training.
Council OKs Young-Williams Contracts
The city joined Knox County in arranging for the nonprofit animal center to begin enforcement duties countywide on April 1.
KFD to Pump Up Fulton
The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.
Decoding Belk’s Departure
An anonymous, hate-filled email is at the center of speculation about the resignation of the Knoxville Police Department’s highest ranking Black employee.
Primary 2023: The Mayoral Challengers
A trio of candidates looks to buck recent history and unseat incumbent Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon.