KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For the first time since 2014, the Knoxville Police Department is fully staffed.
The department currently has 389 sworn-in officers and 28 recruits who are expected to graduate in March. This would bring the total to 417, which is actually higher than the department’s authorized force of 416 officers.
Department Spokesperson Scott Erland said the increased staff will allow officers to spend less time responding to calls and more time following up on complaints and patrolling…