The Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), with its headquarters in Knoxville, serves Knox County, Tennessee. The agency is responsible for law enforcement, court security, and managing the county detention center. Sheriff Tom Spangler leads the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
KCSO operates various divisions, including patrol, investigations, narcotics, and special operations like K-9 and SWAT. It also runs community outreach programs focused on crime prevention and public safety education. The Sheriff’s Office works closely with other local, state, and federal agencies to maintain safety and uphold the law in Knox County.
Knox County, Tennessee, is located in the eastern part of the state and is the home of Knoxville, the county seat and the third-largest city in Tennessee. Knox County’s population is over 500,000, making it one of the largest counties in Tennessee. It lies in the Tennessee Valley, bordered by the Cumberland Mountains to the northwest and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office joined On Patrol: Live during Season 3 in episode 11.22.24. Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler: “The Knox County Sheriff’s Office looks forward to riding with On Patrol: Live. This will give people an inside look into the tough job our men and women do daily here in Knox County. We are blessed with a great group of professionals who have dedicated their lives to public service.”
