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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: | Applications Now Being Accepted for a Law Enforcement Career with the Kingsport Police Department (3rd Notice) | ||
| DATE: | March 26, 2018 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Notice: There are only two (2) weeks remaining to apply for a law enforcement career with the Kingsport Police Department and be eligible for the Spring 2018 Police Applicant Testing Session. Don’t wait until the last minute. Apply today using the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Careers/Kingsport And don’t forget to order your study guide here: https://www.ApplyToServe.com/Study 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 March 10, 2018 until no later than April 8, 2018. 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 October 24, 2018 (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 April 8th 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 Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The written examination will be administered at the Civic Auditorium, located at 1550 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. While not an absolute requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to invest in the Stanard and Associates National Police Officer Selection Test “Online POST Study Guide” and “Online POST Practice Test” to assist them in preparing for this examination. These online study aids are currently priced very reasonably at $5 and $15 respectively and are available for purchase at the following link: https://www.ApplyToServe.com/Study Applicants should take note that this is a new format of written examination obtained from a completely different vendor than the City of Kingsport has previously used for Police Applicant Testing; therefore, other study guides that may have been recommended in the past and obtained and utilized by applicants to prepare for former tests may not be applicable to this new test. Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will advance forward to a physical agility evaluation one week later on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 1, 2018. 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 physical agility evaluation and question and answer session. This session will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Domtar Park, located at 1414 Riverport Road in Kingsport. Individuals must have an application on file and sign a waiver of liability 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 final selections will also be subject to a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background check prior to actual hiring. 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. 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 Lt. Chris Tincher with the K.P.D. Professional Standards Unit at 423-343-9805. |
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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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Learn how to adapt to the rough conditions of the outdoors! Outdoor Survival Basics is a series of classes taught at Bays Mountain Park to help teach the average person the techniques for outdoor survival. After a successful introductory run in December, the program series returns this April.
The following survival classes will be held in the Discovery Theater at Bays Mountain Park at 3:00 p.m.
- April 1 – “Snake Bites”
- April 8 – “What To Take Hiking?”
- April 15 – “Lost & Afraid”
- April 22 – “Outdoor Survival Basics”
- April 29 – “Bear Aware”
These classes will cover the techniques a person should use in a dangerous situation to save themselves or others. These techniques are meant to provide the basic necessities for human life including water, food and shelter, as well as the need to think straight, to signal for help, to navigate safely, to avoid unpleasant interactions with animals and plants and for first aid.
Many of these skills can be used to enjoy extended periods of time in remote places and to thrive in nature. Even when hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing or hunting, you need to make sure to have the basic wilderness survival skills to handle an emergency situation.
Each class in the series is $3/person and free for Bays Mountain Park members. Participants can complete as many classes as they would like, and those who attend all five classes will receive a certificate of completion. For more information please call 423-229-9447.
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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: | Saturday Evening Stabbing Results in Arrest | ||
| DATE: | March 24, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-008982 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers and other emergency first responders were dispatched to a disturbance that had resulted in a stabbing at Fox Haven Apartments #10, located at 2800 Sullivan Gardens Parkway in Kingsport.
Upon arrival, they located a 65 year old white male adult who had sustained a life threatening knife wound to the neck. The victim was immediately transported by Sullivan County EMS to an area medical facility where he underwent emergency surgery. He has since been admitted to the hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition. The resultant investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division revealed the following: The victim and several acquaintances were inside the apartment when an altercation took place between the victim and one of the acquaintances identified as Jeffrey A. Johnson. During the altercation, Mr. Johnson stabbed the victim in the neck with a knife. One of the other acquaintances attempted to call 9-1-1 several times; however, each time she tried, Mr. Johnson took the phone away from her, ordered her not to call the authorities, and told her that the victim would be fine. When she was finally able to successfully call 9-1-1, Mr. Johnson attempted to leave; however, another acquaintances was able to prevent him from doing so until police arrival. Jeffrey A. Johnson was subsequently arrested and charged with 1) Criminal Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder and 2) Interference with Emergency Calls to 9-1-1. He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail where he remains confined, pending arraignment, in lieu of a $50,000 bond. |
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| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Jeffrey A. Johnson |
| Age | Date of Birth 3/16/1964
54 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | 2220 Little Valley Road
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Criminal Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Interference with Emergency Calls to 9-1-1 |
| VICTIM INFORMATION | |
| Name | Not Released |
| Age | 65 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Injuries | Life Threatening Stab Wound to the Neck Requiring Emergency Surgery
Admitted to Hospital Post Surgery in Serious but Stable Condition |
| 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: | Detectives Hoping Citizens Can Help Identify Debit Card Fraud Suspect | ||
| DATE: | March 23, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-008427 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On March 19, 2018, a woman lost her wallet while visiting a coffee shop in Downtown Kingsport. Shortly thereafter, her bank contacted her to tell her that her debit card that had been in the wallet had just been used to make multiple fraudulent purchases at nearby Food City Gas ‘N Go and Burger King locations. Both of these businesses are within easy walking distance of the coffee shop.
Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect who was fraudulently using the stolen debit card. Those images have been included in this release. Anyone who can assist Detectives in identifying this individual is asked to contact 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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Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to get your water park pass! The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center will open its gates on Monday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Purchase your pass for the summer season and get access to both the indoor facility and the outdoor water park. Passes grant admission to the indoor facility beginning May 1 and to the outdoor water park May 14, when the park opens.
Swimmers can enjoy two waterslides, the Eastman Credit Union 900-foot lazy river, climbing structure and play area with water cannons, lily pad crossing and concessions stand. New this year, the Kingsport Aquatic Center will have cabanas available for rent.
“We’re excited to open early again this year for the swimmers who can’t wait to jump in,” said Kari Matheney, director of the Kingsport Aquatic Center. “With our new park additions on the horizon, we hope to see even more guests taking advantage of the water park this summer.”
The Waterpark Pass entitles the user to admission to indoor and outdoor pools during the water park operational season (early May through September).
- Lil’ Splasher: Under 48”- $75/ season
- Big Splasher: 48” and taller – $100/ season
- Master Splasher: Age 55+ – $75/season
- Splash Pack: 4 people/same household – $200/season ($15/add. person)
Outdoor waterpark hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For more information about the Kingsport Aquatic Center or to purchase a water park pass, please visit www.swimkingsport.com or call 423-343-9758.
If you are looking for the perfect summer job that offers competitive pay and a great work environment, apply for a position at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! The KAC is hosting a job fair on March 22nd for those interested in learning more about the KAC’s available positions and for those who would like to apply.
With the summer season ramping up, the KAC is hiring lifeguards, concessions attendants, aquatic attendants, gate attendants and water safety instructors. The job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. For those who cannot attend the job fair, applications can also be submitted online at www.swimkingsport.com, under the Employment Opportunities tab.
“All of our positions allow for flexible schedules and a fun work environment,” said Chassy Smiley, assistant manager at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. “High school and college students make great candidates for these positions. They get to enjoy a job that’s rewarding and active.”
For the month of March, the Kingsport Aquatic Center will be offering a 20% discount on American Red Cross Lifeguard training classes for those applicants who need to become certified. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer will take place March 19 – March 23, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. With successful completion of this course participants can apply to become a lifeguard at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
If you’re thinking you’d like to be a part of a team of individuals that work together to save lives, register online for the training course at www.swimkingsport.com. There are prerequisites to taking the class and there is a $175 class fee.
For more information, please visit www.swimkingsport.com or call 423-343-9758.
Come out, enjoy the spring weather, and get to know some of our local wildflowers! Bays Mountain Park will be hosting six wildflower hikes this spring, both at Laurel Run Park and at Bays Mountain Park.
Hikers can expect to see anywhere from 20-30 species of flowers in just a couple of hours on one of these naturalist led hikes. Many of the wildflowers are showy and easy to find, including redbud, dogwood, pink azalea and wild geranium. The hike days and times are as follows:
- Laurel Run Park – March 23rd, April 6th and April 20th
- Bays Mountain Park – March 26th, April 9th and April 27th
Given the effects of elevation, the wildflowers seen on the hikes will be somewhat different at Laurel Run and Bays Mountain.
“Generally, mid-April to mid-May seems to be the time we have the largest numbers and diversity of wildflowers here on the mountain,” said Megan Krager senior naturalist at Bays Mountain Park.
The wildflower display at Laurel Run Park can be much earlier because of its lower elevation. There is often a good display of flowers at Laurel Run by mid-March. The combination of richer soil and more consistent moisture means that hikers can find wildflowers at Laurel Run that do not grow well at the upper elevations of the Bays Mountain Park. These flowers include columbine, Dutchman’s breeches and trilliums.
The wildflower hikes are free and do not require registration. Hikes at both parks will begin at 10 a.m. Hikers should meet in the main parking at Laurel Run Park for the Laurel Run hikes and at the Nature Center for the Bays Mountain hikes.
Depending on weather and what is blooming, the hikes may take up to two hours and participants may walk 2-3 miles. The hikes will go rain or shine, so hikers should dress for the weather.
For more information on Bays Mountain, please visit baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447.
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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 Solicit Citizen Tips in Investigation into Auto Burglary and Stolen Firearm | ||
| DATE: | March 21, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-004115 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Kingsport Police Department Detectives are soliciting citizen tips in an investigation into an auto burglary and resultant stolen firearm.
On February 8, 2018, a customer was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart, located at 2500 West Stone Drive in Kingsport, when he noticed a white male suspect standing at the driver’s door of his vehicle. When the suspect spotted the customer, he fled, jumped into his own vehicle, and sped out of the parking lot. The customer immediately checked his vehicle and noticed that his 9mm pistol had been stolen from the interior. He told police that he had most likely left his vehicle unlocked. The vehicle in which the suspect fled was described as possibly a 1990s model full-size Chevrolet pickup with a two-tone silver paint scheme. A blurry photograph, taken from Walmart parking lot surveillance footage, has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes this vehicle or who may know the potential identity of the owner or operator is asked to contact 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 The Kingsport Police Department continues to alert citizens that the vast majority of auto burglaries are crimes of opportunity due to the vehicle being unlocked, an item of value being left in plain sight, or a combination of both of these two factors. K.P.D. advises against the storing of firearms in a motor vehicle, even if it is locked, but strongly discourages ever leaving a firearm in a vehicle that is unlocked. |
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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 Citizen Recognized for Generous Donation and Newest Addition to K.P.D. K-9 Unit | ||
| DATE: | March 21, 2018 | ||
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| In March 2017, Bill Creasy, a professional service dog trainer and citizen of the City of Kingsport, donated Charlee, a purebred English Labrador Retriever of exceptional pedigree, to the Kingsport Police Department K-9 Unit. Charlee was only two years old at the time; however, he was soon partnered with veteran K-9 handler, Sergeant Kevin Hite.
Over the past year, Sgt. Hite and K-9 Charlee have trained extensively and certified as a team in explosives detection with the Police Canine Association of America (PCAA) and the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA). They are now serving together in the field as part of the K.P.D. Strategic Operations Unit. On March 20, 2018, at a meeting of the City of Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as an expression of sincere gratitude, the Kingsport Police Department publicly thanked Mr. Creasy for his generous support of the K.P.D. K-9 Unit. Sgt. Hite and Charlee were also recognized for all of their hard work and accomplishments. This is just yet another example of how the Kingsport Police Department and individual members of the community we serve and protect can partner toward the common goal of maintaining the City of Kingsport as the safe place that it is to live, work, and raise a family. |
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| Pictured left to right above: Chief David Quillin, Bill Creasy, K-9 Charlee, and Sgt. Kevin Hite |
| 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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