An upbeat Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a budget that would spend more on police salaries and housing programs.
Power Poll: Watching the Detectives
Community leaders show strong support for civilian review of police conduct and opposition to the Legislature’s interference.
Board Lifts Masks, Pauses at Security Review
The face covering requirement ends May 26. Revisiting the issue of police in schools will take a bit longer.
Hallway Monitors
The Knox County school board approves a new agreement on officers in the schools, and sends a message about restraint.
New Cash for New Cops
Facing a persistent staffing shortage, KPD asks for $150,000 over two years to boost officer recruiting efforts.
Lawmakers Seek to Handcuff Police Oversight
City officials ask the state Legislature to reject a bill that would strip law enforcement oversight committees of their subpoena powers.