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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Attempting to Identify Suspect in Theft of iPhone at Local Fast Food Restaurant | ||
| DATE: | September 18, 2017 | ||
| CASE #: | 17-016217 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On July 4, 2017 at approximately 12:00 Noon, a white male suspect stole a cell phone that had been temporarily placed on the counter while the owner filled her beverage at Taco Bell, located at 1221 North Eastman Road in Kingsport. Kingsport Police Detectives have been able to obtain surveillance video that captured the incident.
Forward-facing and side-profile photographs of the suspect taken from that footage have been included in this release. A short clip of the actual footage has also been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the link below: Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Observing Child Passenger Safety Week | ||
| DATE: | September 18, 2017 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| The Kingsport Police Department is proudly observing Child Passenger Safety Week this week, September 17 through 23, 2017. K.P.D. is also teaming up with our public safety partners at the Kingsport Fire Department for a Child Passenger Safety Seat Checkpoint on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
This event will take place at the K.F.D. Fire Station #2, located at 1804 Crescent Drive in Kingsport. Child Passenger Seat Technicians from the Kingsport Police and Fire Departments will be present and available to inspect seats and instruct caregivers in their proper use. Parents, guardians, and other childcare providers are strongly encouraged to stop by. The following educational information and resource guide was distributed earlier today by our friends at the Kingsport Fire Department: It’s Child Passenger Safety WeekThis Child Passenger Safety Week the Kingsport Fire Department reminds parents and caregivers that using the correct car seat or booster seat can be a lifesaver: make sure your child is always buckled in an age- and size-appropriate car seat or booster seat. The Kingsport Fire Department will host a Child Passenger Seat Checkpoint Wednesday, September 20th, from 10-2pm at KFD Fire Station #2 near the corner of Center Street and Ft Henry Drive. Child Passenger Seat Technicians from Kingsport Fire and Police Departments will be on hand to check seats and instruct caregivers of proper use.FIND THE RIGHT CAR SEAT Car Seat TypesLearn about the four types of car seats, while keeping in mind the following tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): · As children grow, how they sit in your car will change. Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age. · Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle(PDF, 1.77 MB). Test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle. · Buy a car seat that can be installed and used correctly every time. Rear-Facing Car Seat The best seat for your young child to use. It has a harness and, in a crash, cradles and moves with your child to reduce the stress to the child’s fragile neck and spinal cord. Types· Infant Car Seat (Rear-Facing only): Designed for newborns and small babies, the infant-only car seat is a small, portable seat that can only be used rear-facing. Babies usually outgrow their infant car seats by 8 or 9 months. When that happens, we recommend that parents purchase a convertible or all-in-one car seat and use it rear-facing. · Convertible Seat: As a child grows, this seat can change from a rear-facing seat to a forward-facing seat with a harness and tether. Because it can be used with children of various sizes, it allows for children to stay in the rear-facing position longer. · All-in-One Seat: This seat can change from a rear-facing seat to a forward-facing seat (with a harness and tether) and to a booster seat as a child grows. Because it can be used with children of various sizes, it allows for children to stay in the rear-facing position longer. |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| SUBJECT: | Applications Now Being Accepted for a Law Enforcement Career with the Kingsport Police Department (Final Notice) | ||
| DATE: | September 18, 2017 | ||
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| This is the FINAL NOTICE and the FINAL WEEK that applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer with the Kingsport Police Department. The deadline to apply is this coming Sunday, September 24, 2017.
As previously released: The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire several new officers out of this application process to fill existing and upcoming vacancies. Applications will be accepted beginning August 26, 2017 until no later than September 24, 2017. Individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. All applicants must either already be at least 21 years of age or be turning 21 by no later than April 24, 2017 (six months after the test date). Applicants are asked to only submit their application once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Careers/Kingsport Following the September 24th deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email, as well as a letter by traditional mail, containing further instructions regarding the upcoming police applicant testing procedures. All applicants will undergo a series of assessments, beginning with a written examination on the morning of October 24, 2017. The written examination will be administered at the Civic Auditorium, located at 1550 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. While not a requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to invest in the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) “Entry-Level Police” study guide or “Police Study Guide Bundle” to assist them in preparing for this examination. These study guides are currently priced very reasonably at $20 and $30 respectively and are available for purchase at the following link: http://www.publicsafetycompass.com Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will advance forward to a physical agility evaluation the same afternoon. The physical agility evaluation will consist of a timed one-mile run and a timed roughly one-quarter-mile obstacle course designed to measure fitness, strength, agility, and endurance as related to the duties of a Police Officer. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to participate in a voluntary practice session for the physical agility evaluation. This session will take place on October 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM (two weeks prior to the actual test date) at Domtar Park, located at 1414 Riverport Road in Kingsport. Individuals must have an application on file and sign a waiver in order to be eligible to participate in this practice session. A series of interviews will follow the written examination and physical agility evaluation, beginning with an interview panel and ultimately an interview with the Chief of Police, to further vet the top performing candidates and determine the final selections. The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $15.76 per hour or $32,791 annually. Applicants who are already certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for a salary adjustment to compensate for prior experience if certain criteria are met. Academy training and all essential equipment including uniforms, firearms, body armor, and duty gear are provided by the department. K.P.D. also issues take-home police cruisers to officers meeting specific residency requirements. City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; ICMA RC 401 retirement; and optional ICMA RC 457 retirement. A short highlight video of the Kingsport Police Department has been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the following link: For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding a law enforcement career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call the K.P.D. Public Information Officer at 423-229-9433. |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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