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KPD e-News Release: Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from June 13 through 28, 2020

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

• www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from June 13 through 28, 2020
DATE: June 12, 2020
GENERAL NARRATIVE
The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from June 13 through 28, 2020. The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire several new officers out of this application process to fill any existing and upcoming vacancies. Those interested must submit a new application regardless of whether or not they have applied or tested with K.P.D. in the past.

Individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be a United States citizen and either already be at least 21 years of age or be turning 21 by no later than January 14, 2021. 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 June 28th 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, as well as the exact date that they are to report for testing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A WRITTEN EXAMINATION AS PART OF THIS TESTING PROCESS.

All applicants will begin the testing process with a physical agility evaluation. The physical agility evaluation will be administered on both Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Applicants will be divided alphabetically and will be assigned one of these two dates and will be notified accordingly. These sessions will be conducted at Domtar Park, located at 1414 Riverport Road in Kingsport.

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. Individuals must have an application on file and sign a waiver of liability in order to be eligible to participate.

The applications of those candidates who successfully pass the physical agility evaluation will be reviewed for eligibility and suitability to move forward to the interview panel phase. General criteria to be considered for selection for an interview will be outlined in the confirmation email and letter each applicant will receive to notify them of their testing date.

Those applicants with the highest combined scores on the physical agility evaluation and interview panel will then be interviewed by the Chief of Police to determine the final selections. Those ultimately selected will also be subject to a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background investigation prior to actual hiring.

The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $16.32 per hour or $33,946 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 and vision 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 Lieutenant Chris Tincher with the K.P.D. Professional Standards Unit at 423-343-9805.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

Virtual Summer Events at Kingsport Public Library

There are plenty of fun opportunities to engage your mind with the Kingsport Public Library this summer. Look below to find events for the entire family, hosted by the library.

June Events:

  • Lego Family Master Challenge
    • Theme: Imagine your Story – Send in a photo of your creation and it will be judged on Facebook and our website
  • D&D every Monday and Friday @ 4:30 p.m.
  • June 11: Scavenger Hunt (Teens)
  • June 18 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.: NASA – Astrobiology Search for Alien Life
  • June 16 @ 6:00: Online Trivia – Friends Trivia using Kahoot
  • June 23: Wonderland Escape Rooms (2)
    Adult – Queen’s Rose Garden and Family Friendly – Hare’s Tea Party
  • June 25: Wonderland Escape Room (Teens)
  • June 25 @ 6:00 p.m.: After Hours Book club online (Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine) Online! We will post a Skype link on our Facebook page the day of the event.

July Events:

  • Cake Decorating – Theme: Imagine your Story — Send in a photo of your creation and it will be judged on Facebook and our website
  • July 2: Blackout Poetry (Teens)
  • July 7 @ 6:00 p.m.: Author Talk with Bekah Harris on her new book, The Subtle Art of Standing Still
  • July 9: Hamilton Trivia (Teens)
  • July 16: Would You Rather? (Teens)
  • July 17, 7:00-11:00 a.m.: NASA – Mars Rover 2020 Perseverance Launch Party
  • July 21 @ 6:00p.m.: Online Trivia – Disney Trivia using Kahoot
  • July 23: Virtual Mario Kart Tournament (Teens)

Other Summer Events:

  • Aug 20 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.: NASA -Exoplanets: What are they, how do we find them?

For more information about Kingsport Public Library summer events, please visit www.kingsportlibrary.org or call 423-229-9366 during normal library hours.

June 16 Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting

City encourages only those who wish to comment on agenda items to attend

The business meeting for the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen on June 16, 2020, will allow a limited number of public to attend to comment on agenda items. However, residents wishing to make comments on agenda items are strongly encouraged to use email or the below link to a google form to share their thoughts.

If citizens would like to attend the meeting, held in City Hall at 7:00 p.m., the courtroom has a limited physical capacity of 16. Once the courtroom is full, the public is welcome to wait in the lobby until it is their turn to give their public comment.

Citizens that attend are strongly encouraged to practice social distancing and wear their masks during the course of the meeting.

The meeting will be available via livestream on the city website (www.kingsporttn.gov). Viewers can watch by clicking on the ‘Livestream Video’ box on the homepage. The meeting will also air on Charter channel 192.

The meeting audio will be posted to the city website within two days of the meeting.

Google form link for BMA comments: https://bit.ly/BMA_June16_2020. This form will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

Email submission form: Comments or Questions. This form can also be found on the city website in the footer, titled Contact Us.

Please direct any questions to 423-440-0442.

Family Health & Fitness Week with Kingsport Parks and Rec!

Join us this week in celebrating the amazing health and wellness resources located right here in Kingsport.  We’ll be celebrating Family Health & Fitness Day all week as an initiative of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

You can participate in the following recreational activities scheduled this week:

  1. Monday, June 8: At Borden Park, disc golf for beginners will be offered from 6-7 p.m.  This series will last every Monday from June 8 through the end of July.  Local pro, Tim Barr, will be available to teach throws and technique.
  2. Tuesday, June 9: At Borden Park, we have our new travel trainer program starting from 9-10 a.m.  Come out and enjoy exercising in the park for free with a Parks and Recreation team member.
  3. Wednesday, June 10: Travel trainer at Lynn View.  Starting at 9-10 a.m. come out and enjoy exercising in the park for free with a Parks and Recreation team member.
  4. Thursday, June 11: Pickle Ball Thursday at Borden Park.  Call ahead to reserve your spots.  Time slots are one and half-hours in length.  Call (423) 224-2489 to reserve your spot.
  5. Friday, June 12: Travel trainer at V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex. Starting at 9-10 a.m. come out and enjoy exercising in the park for free with a Parks and Recreation team member.
  6. Saturday, June 13: Selfie in a Park day. Take your selfie with family members or by yourself and send it to our social media outlets.  We will pick a winner for best picture and most creative picture.  Have fun, enjoy the outdoors and remember to take a picture.

Tag us in your posts on Facebook and Instagram (@Kingsportparksandrec), along with the NRPA Facebook (@National Recreation and Park Association), Twitter (@NRPA_News), and Instagram (@nrpa).

Family Health & Fitness Day is celebrated the second Saturday of June each year and promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities active and healthy.  Many communities host special events on this day, however with the COVID-19 regulations we are asking you to enjoy our parks while you practice social distancing.  Above are just a few activities that are scheduled for you to enjoy.  Kingsport takes pride in providing health and wellness resources for the community and we hope you’ll come out and discover the many diverse opportunities we offer to see how Parks Build Healthy Communities.

For more information about Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or call 423-229-9457.

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Identify “Person of Interest” in Motorcycle Theft Investigation

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Attempting to Identify “Person of Interest” in Motorcycle Theft Investigation
DATE: June 4, 2020
CASE #: 20-010619
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On May 21, 2020, shortly after midnight, a black 2010 Triumph Motorcycle ($4,000 value) was reported stolen from the parking lot of Allandale Falls Apartments, located at 1000 University Boulevard in Kingsport. This incident is currently under investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division.

On May 30, 2020, the owner of the motorcycle/victim of the theft reported that he had spotted his stolen motorcycle at the Roadrunner Market/BP Gas Station and Convenience Store, located at 1312 South John B. Dennis Highway. He advised that the Triumph emblems had apparently been removed and replaced with several Harley Davidson and Skoal decals.

A review of store surveillance video revealed footage of the motorcycle that the victim identified as his own, as well as a white male “person of interest” who was riding it. Photos are included with this release.

Anyone who can provide the identity of this “person of interest,” may know where the stolen motorcycle may currently be found, or may have any additional information to assist with this investigation 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

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

OPEN CALL for Art and Craft Vendors for Christmas Connection 2020!

Calling all artists, artisans, creatives, and craftspeople of all trades! Applications are being taken for those wishing to exhibit in this 3-day event, taking place on November 13th to 15th at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium.

“The Christmas Connection – Artistic Creations Fair” is sponsored by the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts and is celebrating its 41st year of artistic creations in 2020!  A very well established cultural event in Kingsport, the event hosts the region’s best craftspeople, artisans, artists, and creatives.  People from our region and beyond look forward to The Christmas Connection year after year.

Application deadline is July 1. There is no cost to apply. Christmas Connection is by invitation only.  All applications are reviewed by a selection committee, taking various factors into consideration in order to create a high quality, attractive show having a good mix of artistic and crafting creations.

This year’s Christmas Connection will take place the second weekend in November, due to elections being held the first week at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium.

DATES/HOURS:

FREE Admission to the public!

Fri. Nov. 13:  12Noon – 7PM

Sat. Nov. 14:  10AM – 5PM

Sun. Nov. 15:  12Noon – 4PM

Applications deadline is July 1, 2020.

To access the vendor application from the city website, and for more information visit https://arts.KingsportTN.gov

Vendor Application: https://arts.KingsportTN.gov/2020-christmas-connection-applications/

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KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Attempting to Locate Missing Man (Update)

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: K.P.D. Attempting to Locate Missing Man (Update)
DATE: June 3, 2020
CASE #: 20-011521
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: Randy W. Moody has been found safe and is no longer considered a missing person.

As previously released:

On the afternoon of June 2, 2020, Randy W. Moody was reported as a missing person to the Kingsport Police Department. Mr. Moody reportedly has significant underlying medical issues to give cause for concern for his overall health and welfare. He was last seen walking in the 100 block of West Ravine Road in Kingsport.

Mr. Moody is a 52 year old white male adult. He stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs roughly 125 pounds. He has partly gray hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was reportedly wearing a yellow shirt and black athletic shoes. His photograph is attached.

Anyone who sees him or knows his current whereabouts 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name Randy W. Moody
Age 52 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 6 inches

125 pounds
Hair/Eyes Partly Gray Hair

Brown Eyes
Residency Kingsport, TN
Last Known Clothing Yellow Shirt

Black Athletic Shoes
Last Known Sighting 100 Block of West Ravine Road

Kingsport, TN

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Attempting to Locate Missing Man

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: K.P.D. Attempting to Locate Missing Man
DATE: June 3, 2020
CASE #: 20-011521
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On the afternoon of June 2, 2020, Randy W. Moody was reported as a missing person to the Kingsport Police Department. Mr. Moody reportedly has significant underlying medical issues to give cause for concern for his overall health and welfare. He was last seen walking in the 100 block of West Ravine Road in Kingsport.

Mr. Moody is a 52 year old white male adult. He stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs roughly 125 pounds. He has partly gray hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was reportedly wearing a yellow shirt and black athletic shoes. His photograph is attached.

Anyone who sees him or knows his current whereabouts 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name Randy W. Moody
Age 52 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 6 inches

125 pounds
Hair/Eyes Partly Gray Hair

Brown Eyes
Residency Kingsport, TN
Last Known Clothing Yellow Shirt

Black Athletic Shoes
Last Known Sighting 100 Block of West Ravine Road

Kingsport, TN

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

Kingsport Aquatic Center Hiring Lifeguards

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is currently hiring lifeguards. If you have a current American Red Cross lifeguard certification, apply today!

The KAC offers competitive pay and a fun, flexible working environment with plenty of room to grow. The lifeguard team has also implemented extra precautions to keep both guards and swimmers safe during this time.

For more information about employment opportunities or to apply, visit swimkingsport.com or call 423-343-9758.

Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee