Who decides what · Knox County
Who decides the Sheriff & law enforcement in Knox County?
The body responsible — and its record. Which one applies can depend on where you live. This is jurisdictional fact, not advice; see how it’s built on Methodology.
Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners
Funding the Sheriff's Office
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is funded by the Knox County Commission through the annual budget. The Sheriff is a separately elected official who runs the office; this site covers the Commission's funding and policy votes, not the office directly.
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City of Knoxville, TN City Council
City policing
Inside the City of Knoxville, policing is provided by the Knoxville Police Department, funded by Knoxville City Council.
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