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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 Searching for Missing Autistic Woman | ||
| DATE: | January 4, 2021 | ||
| CASE #: | 21-000192 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On the evening of January 3, 2021, Kaileigh A. Siddons was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department. She was last seen leaving her residence in the 3900 block of Bond Drive in Kingsport, walking toward Memorial Boulevard. According to her family, Kaileigh is a diminished capacity adult who has been diagnosed with autism.
Kaileigh is a 20 year old white female. She is approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs roughly 87 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time she left, she was wearing white and gray pajamas and a white Northface jacket. She also has a pink nose ring. Photos are included with this release. Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight, and immediately call the Kingsport Police Department at 423-246-9111 or simply dial 911 if emergency conditions exist. 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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| MISSING PERSON INFORMATION | |
| Name | Kaileigh A. Siddons |
| Age | 20 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/White |
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Weight |
5 feet 1 inch
87 pounds |
| Hair/Eyes | Brown Hair
Hazel Eyes |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Clothing Description | White and Gray Pajamas
White Northface Jacket Pink Nose Ring |
| 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: | Police Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile (Update) | ||
| DATE: | January 1, 2021 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Update: Lukus Ketron has been located safe and is no longer considered a missing juvenile.
As previously released: Law enforcement authorities are attempting to locate Lukus Dalton Ketron who has recently been reported missing. He was last seen on December 18, 2020 in Knoxville, TN at around 4:00 PM; however, he is from Kingsport and Investigators have reason to believe that he has returned to this area. There is no known reason to suspect foul play at this time; however, due to his minor age, every possible effort is being made in an attempt to locate him. A photograph has been included in this release. Anyone who 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 |
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| MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION | |
| Name | Lukus Dalton Ketron |
| Age | 16 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Height/
Weight |
6 feet
150 pounds |
| Hair/Eyes | Brown Hair
Hazel Eyes |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Last Known Clothing | Red Jacket
Gray/Brown Pants Blue/Red Shoes |
| 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 Department to Host Virtual Career Fair in Early 2021 (Reminder) | ||
| DATE: | January 1, 2021 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On Monday, January 4, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM, the Kingsport Police Department will be hosting a Virtual Career Fair. Anyone interested in starting their law enforcement career with the Kingsport Police Department is strongly encouraged to join us on Zoom using the following link and credentials:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86826143916?pwd=YkEzRk9pOEV4QXBJYjNkMFhadWh5UT09 Meeting ID: 868 2614 3916 Passcode: 322740 Simply click on the above link or copy and paste it into your internet browser. Officers will be present “virtually” for a presentation and question and answer session. Topics to be covered will include department highlights and opportunities, how to apply, applicant qualifications, age and education requirements, testing procedures, salary and benefits, and much more. Anyone who is unable to participate in this online event may call us anytime at 423-343-9805 or 423-229-9433. K.P.D. currently has several openings and will be accepting applications between December 26, 2020 and January 10, 2021. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/Kingsport Our next Police Applicant Testing session is scheduled for January 25 and 26, 2021. More information will be released as these dates approach. |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from December 26, 2020 through January 10, 2021 (Reminder) | ||
| DATE: | January 1, 2021 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from December 26, 2020 through January 10, 2021. 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 July 26, 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 January 10th 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, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021. 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 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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