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Knoxville Police Department 2010 Annual Report - City of Knoxville

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Forgery and Fraud Detail<br />

The Forgery and Fraud Detail is responsible for investigating<br />

scams, forgeries, embezzlements, fraudulent use <strong>of</strong> credit<br />

cards, and internet-related cases. In <strong>2010</strong>, the Detail was assigned<br />

721 cases for follow-up, resulting in 271 arrests. The<br />

Detail is a member <strong>of</strong> the East Tennessee US Attorney General’s<br />

Identity Task Force and the <strong>Knoxville</strong> Bankers Group.<br />

Auto Theft Detail<br />

The Auto Theft Detail is responsible for investigating all<br />

theft cases <strong>of</strong> vehicles, including heavy equipment, airplanes,<br />

boats, and cargo thefts. The Detail also is involved with the<br />

investigation <strong>of</strong> auto parts, improper VIN’s and monitors all<br />

facets <strong>of</strong> the city impound. The Detail is responsible for<br />

checking any vehicle placed on hold at the impound lot, and<br />

checking all documentation <strong>of</strong> a vehicle prior to the vehicle<br />

being sold at the monthly impound auction. In <strong>2010</strong>, the Detail<br />

was assigned 574 cases for follow-up investigation, resulting<br />

in 164 arrests.<br />

Burglary and Larceny Detail<br />

The Burglary and Larceny Detail is responsible for reviewing<br />

and investigating all business and residential burglaries,<br />

thefts <strong>of</strong> property from yards, stores, buildings, and any other<br />

crime involving property crimes. In <strong>2010</strong>, the Detail made<br />

467 arrests for a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses and recovered many stolen<br />

items that were returned to the victims.<br />

Violent Crimes Unit<br />

The Violent Crimes Unit investigates all reported homicides,<br />

assaults, rapes and robberies. The unit also provides the public<br />

with a walk-in warrant service. The walk-in warrants investigator<br />

reviews cases for possible prosecution, thus assisting<br />

victims in obtaining warrants and coordinating with the<br />

Attorney General’s <strong>of</strong>fice. In <strong>2010</strong>, the walk-in warrants investigator<br />

have a 73% clearance rate. The Violent Crimes<br />

Unit also has a Sex Offender Investigator assigned to the unit.<br />

The Sex Offender Investigator is responsible for registering<br />

new sex <strong>of</strong>fenders that move into the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Knoxville</strong>. The<br />

investigator works with the U.S. Marshals and Probation and<br />

Parole conducting routine checks on sex <strong>of</strong>fenders to verify<br />

they are compliant. If a sex <strong>of</strong>fender is found in noncompliance<br />

then the investigator will have a warrant issued<br />

through the Attorney General’s <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

Violent Crimes Highlights:<br />

• Investigated 17 homicides resulting in<br />

12 being cleared through arrest or<br />

exceptional means, 2 cases closed<br />

justified by the DA's <strong>of</strong>fice, and 3<br />

cases remain open<br />

• The unit investigated approximately<br />

1,947 cases in <strong>2010</strong> achieving a clearance<br />

rate <strong>of</strong> 73%.<br />

• Walk-in investigator was assigned<br />

1,014 cases, closing 44 cases by arrest<br />

and placed 115 warrants on file<br />

• The sex <strong>of</strong>fender investigator has registered<br />

204 sex <strong>of</strong>fenders and has issued<br />

45 warrants for non-compliance<br />

Page 29<br />

<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>

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