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KPD e-News Release: Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from September 18 through October 3, 2021

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Kingsport Police Department

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from September 18 through October 3, 2021
DATE: September 18, 2021
GENERAL NARRATIVE
The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from September 18 through October 3, 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 April 19, 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 October 3rd 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, time, and location 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 Tuesday, October 19, 2021. This session 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, endurance, and perseverance 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 which will be conducted during the following week of October 25-29, 2021. General criteria to be considered for selection for an interview will be outlined in the confirmation email and letter each applicant will receive.

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 $16.98 per hour or $35,318.40 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; education tuition and fitness membership reimbursements, Mission Square 401 retirement; and optional Mission Square 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 423-229-9433.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

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Kingsport Farmers Market Location Change

Kingsport Farmers Market will have a change of location on Saturday, September 25. The market will move to the Kingsport Chamber parking lot due to the annual Racks by the Tracks festival at the market pavilion.

Market hours will be changed to 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. on September 25. The best access to the market at the Kingsport Chamber parking lot will be on Roller Street/Press Street.

The air is getting cooler so now is the perfect time to visit Kingsport Farmers Market and get into the fall spirit. The market will have plenty of fall produce, crafts and goods, so come find the perfect pumpkin for your porch, some festive decor and so much more!

For more information, please visit kingsportfarmersmarket.org.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Skate Park

Kingsport will be celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Scott Adams Memorial Skate Park on September 24 at 4 p.m. The community at large is invited to attend and the local skating community has been asked to participate in the groundbreaking.

What: New Scott Adams Memorial Skate Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

Where: Brickyard Park

When: September 24 at 4 p.m.

Please direct any questions to 423-229-9413.

Adventure into Acrylic Pouring This October

Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of acrylic pouring with instructor Elena Corradino in a class provided by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.

Those taking the class will learn everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art. Participants will make ten paintings of various shapes and sizes, and each will be different. During the class participants will learn five different types of pours, including a double flip cup and three ways to make “cells”. The class will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop and the instructor will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses and more. Everyone will leave knowing how to continue making acrylic art on their own and will take home some beautiful art.

The class will be held 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 at The Inventor Center, 118 Shelby Street. There will be a thirty minute break for lunch so participants can bring their own or eat local. The cost for the class is $85 per person and all materials will be provided.

Register online at www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414. Please note, online sales will end 48 hours prior to the class.

New ‘Resin with Pigments’ Class Offered at Renaissance Center

Instructor Elena Corradino will be teaching a hands-on class about how to use the exciting and trending art medium of resin.

Students will learn how to use resin safely with Pro Marine Resin. Each student will use molds and also explore the world of pigments to create beautiful pieces, while learning about how resin works and how to use it in a secure environment.

The cost of the class is $80 per person and includes all materials. The class will be held 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21 at Kingsport Renaissance Center, Room #230.

Register online at www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414. Please note, online sales will end 48 hours prior to the class.

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Community Invited to Ribbon Cutting, Open House at Kingsport City Hall

The Kingsport City Hall has opened its doors, and all members of the community are invited to a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate at 415 Broad St., from 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28.

“I am so thankful for the great people who worked on consolidating multiple departments and buildings to better serve our community at the Kingsport City Hall,” said Ryan McReynolds, deputy city manager. “Now it’s time to show the community how efficient conducting business in the new building is and celebrate the culmination of months of work to achieve this goal.”

The new Kingsport City Hall is ADA-compliant and has more than 270 nearby parking spots. In addition to 75 parking spots at the new City Hall building, parking also is available on Clay and New streets and at the Kingsport Public Library and 5 Points.

“What makes this move even more exciting is the innovation behind the building,” City Manager Chris McCartt said. “Project partners have consolidated multiple city buildings, the most public-facing departments, into one convenient location, while revitalizing a structure that was destined to remain vacant. The advanced technologies throughout the building, including in the Board of Mayor and Aldermen board room, set a higher standard for the daily operations of city government.”

Ribbon-cutting attendees should assemble outside City Hall at 4 p.m. for brief welcome remarks. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 4:15 p.m. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and tours of the first three floors of the building until 5:30 p.m.

The following departments are now located at Kingsport City Hall:

 

Floor 1

  • Building Division
  • City Clerk
  • City Information Desk
  • Code Enforcement
  • Customer Service/Bill Pay
  • JACK 24-Hour Payment Kiosk (drive-through)
  • Night Deposit Box (drive-through)

Floor 2

  • Budget
  • City Manager
  • Economic Development
  • Planning

Floor 3

  • Board of Mayor and Aldermen Board Room
  • Human Resources
  • Legal/Risk Management
  • Public Information & Communications

Floor 4

  • Finance
  • Purchasing
  • Leisure Services

Floor 5

  • Archives Staff
  • Maps

Floor 6

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Kingsport Employee Health Clinic
  • Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (KMTPO)
  • Public Works Administration

KPD e-News Release: Teenager Critically Injured in Fall from Moving Vehicle

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Kingsport Police Department

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Teenager Critically Injured in Fall from Moving Vehicle
DATE: September 13, 2021
CASE #: 21-019228
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 12, 2021 at approximately 8:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to the area of Patriot Way at Tri-Cities Crossing in Kingsport in reference to a teenage falling from a moving vehicle. Due to the seriousness of injuries involved, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit responded to investigate. Their findings thus far are as follows:

A silver 2006 Ford F-150 pickup was traveling along Patriot Way. The vehicle was driven by a 16 year old male juvenile with a second 16 year old male juvenile riding in the back seat. For reasons still under investigation, a third 16 year old male juvenile was either sitting on the passenger door window sill or clinging to the outside of the vehicle.

The vehicle was not involved in a collision; however, at some point, the third juvenile fell from the vehicle and struck his head on the pavement. The victim sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was airlifted by Wings Air Rescue to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment. As of the time of issuance of this news release, he remains hospitalized in critical conditions.

This incident remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with the possibility of charges pending. As such, no further details will be released at this time.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make Ford
Model F-150
Year 2006
Type Pickup
Color Silver
Driver Name Not Released Due to Minor Age
Age 16 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Jonesborough, TN
Injuries Not Injured
Passenger Name Not Released Due to Minor Age
Age 16 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Kingsport, TN
Injuries Not Injured
Passenger Name Not Released Due to Minor Age
Age 16 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Fall Branch, TN
Injuries Serious Life-Threatening Injuries
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

Kingsport Public Library Hosts ‘Behind the Book’ with Rita Sims Quillen

Join Kingsport Public Library and the Friends of the Kingsport Public Library for the next installment of the Behind the Book series, featuring Rita Sims Quillen, on September 16 at 7 p.m.

Behind the Book will feature discussions with regional authors and illustrators to find out more about their books. The discussion will be held virtually via Google Meet (link available at www.kingsportlibrary.org).

Rita Sims Quillen is the next author in the series. There will be a discussion of her novel Wayland, the sequel to her earlier novel Hiding Ezra. Hiding Ezra was published in 2014 from Little Creek Books and was a finalist in the 2005 DANA Awards competition. A chapter of the novel is included in the new scholarly study of Appalachian dialect just published by the University of Kentucky Press entitled “Talking Appalachian.” Quillen is also a musician, playing guitar, mandolin, piano, dulcimer, autoharp, bass and bodhran, and she recently began writing songs. She lives and farms on Early Autumn Farm in Scott County, Virginia.

“We want to provide a platform to local authors to connect with the public,” said Kate Woodworth, librarian at Kingsport Public Library. “The authors represent a variety of genres so the community can experience a wide range of literary interests.”

Upcoming Behind the Book discussions will feature David Hrivnak and David Hoover. Visit www.kingsportpubliclibrary.org or contact Kingsport Public Library at 423-224-2539 for more information.

Registration for Bays Mountain Bike Rally Open Through Sept. 25

There’s no better place to be as the leaves start to change than Bays Mountain Park. Why not celebrate the turn of the season with a little challenge? On October 2, BMP is hosting the Bays Mountain Bike Rally—and you have less than two weeks to register!

The registration deadline for the Bays Mountain Bike Rally is September 25. See below for more event information.

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The challenge: 50 miles for 50 years. Are you ready? Registration for the Bays Mountain Bike Rally is now open! Bays Mountain Park is partnering with All Trails Cycling for this 50th Anniversary event, sponsored by BB&T/Suntrust (now Truist Bank).

On Saturday, October 2, head up the mountain and hit the trails for a mountain biking event for all ages and skill levels. Looking to just have some fun with the family? Register for the guided group fun ride, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and travels four miles route on a non-technical forest road. If you’re up for a challenge, assemble your four-person team for the timed “50ish” mile relay at 10 a.m. The relay course will include a good mix of singletrack with some technical sections for the experienced rider.

Local bike shops and SORBA Tri-Cities will be on site for an expo-type experience, as well as food trucks to grab a bite to eat after the big race. Spectators are welcome!

Registration for either ride is $25 per adult, $15 for ages 13 to 18 and free for children 12 and under. All ride participants will receive an event t-shirt! For the relay race, top finishers will be recognized and every team that finishes will receive a BMP 50th Anniversary souvenir to take home.

The pre-registration deadline for the Bays Mountain Bike Rally is September 25. To sign up to ride, please visit bikereg.com/bays-mountain-bike-rally.

To learn more about Bays Mountain Park, go to baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447.

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