KPD Non-Emergency Phone Number
865-215-4010
Emergency Phone Number
Call 911 or send a text to 911
Texting 911 should only be used in emergency situations when placing a call is not possible. Call if you can, text if you cannot.
POLICE CHIEF PAUL NOEL
Paul Noel was sworn in as Knoxville’s 27th Chief of Police on June 13, 2022.
Prior to assuming command of the Knoxville Police Department, Noel was a Deputy Superintendent at the New Orleans Police Department, where he served in numerous leadership roles for over 25 years.
While at NOPD, Noel developed a reputation as a successful and ethical leader committed to a community-focused approach to problem solving that builds trust and legitimacy, reduces crime, demands accountability and maintains a highly-motivated workforce.
Know Your
District
West District Captain
Captain Tracy Hunter
thunter@knoxvilletn.gov
865-215-7576
East District Captain
Captain Nevin Long
nlong@knoxvilletn.gov
865-215-1201
Central District Captain
Captain Sammy Shaffer
sshaffer@knoxvilletn.gov
865-215-7548
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• Call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 865-215-7165
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