In firing two former county commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office says they broke several rules on use of inmate labor and county property.
Sheriff Proposes Video Courtroom
Spangler says conducting more remote hearings at the jail would save the county money and reduce safety risks. The Public Defender’s Office has concerns.
Power Poll: Split Decision on 287(g)
Survey respondents are divided on the Knox County Sheriff’s Office immigration enforcement agreement with ICE.
Keeping It Open
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ office says it will continue to provide free inspection of public records.
Pay to See
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says it can charge labor costs for requests to view public records. Despite long-established state law, a judge may agree.
For the Records
A UT professor’s open records lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office raises questions about access to public officials’ emails.
Penal Profit
A Knox County public defender leads a discussion of the book ‘American Prison,’ which traces the dark history of correctional privatization.
Urging a Withdrawal
Knox County Sheriff’s Office is the only agency in Tennessee to participate in the controversial 287(g) program. Immigrant advocates hope to end it.
Last Thing We Do, Let’s Pay the Lawyers
As Knox County Commission prepares to settle up on legal fees for the county’s pension lawsuit, the only question is where the money comes from.
Behavioral Health Center Off to Slow Start
In its first 7 months, a jail diversion program to address mental health and addiction is running at low occupancy — but shows some hopeful signs.
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