Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel brags about the progress KPD has made under his leadership, but one area where there has been astonishing backsliding is the recruitment of Black officers.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — In 2024, Patrick Venable was a cadet with the Knoxville Police Department. Now, he's a full-time police officer. "The cadet program was great. It got my foot in the door, kind of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Officers at the Knoxville Police Department like Captain Rob Taylor said their profession is a calling — not just a job. Leaders also said potential recruits hear that calling, but ...