Knoxville Police Department 2010 Annual Report - City of Knoxville
Knoxville Police Department 2010 Annual Report - City of Knoxville
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 />
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