• Facebook
  • Youtube
|
Kingsport, TN
  • Residents
    • Explore Kingsport
      • Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
      • Kingsport Aquatic Center
      • Kingsport Birding Trail
      • Kingsport Library
      • Kingsport Farmers Market
      • Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts
    • Resident Information
      • KATS – Kingsport Area Transit System
      • Education
      • Leisure Services
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Senior Center
    • Associations & Commisions
      • Downtown Kingsport Association
      • Your Neighborhood Commission
  • Businesses
    • Economic Information
      • Developer Tools
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Partners
    • Coming to Kingsport
      • Available Properties
      • Incentives
      • What’s Happening?
  • City Services
    • Building & Development
      • Building
      • Code Enforcement
      • Community Development
      • Economic Development
      • Engineering
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Metro Transportation Planning
    • Utilities & Services
      • For Emergencies, please Dial 9-1-1
      • Police Department
      • Fire Department
      • Sanitation
      • Public Works
      • Streets & Landscaping
      • Purchasing
      • Water Services
    • City Information
      • Customer Service
      • Records Management
      • Human Resources
      • Maps
      • Highlighting Heroes
  • News
  • Jobs
  • Government
    • Government Information
      • Agendas & Minutes
      • Board of Mayor & Aldermen
      • City Budget
      • Finance
      • Highlighting Heroes
    • Stay Connected
      • News
      • Comments or Questions
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
You are here: Home1 / City Services2 / Police Department3 / Operations Bureau4 / Criminal Investigation Division5 / Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Unit of the Kingsport Police Department supports the Patrol Division as a specialized investigative unit concerned with domestic violence and stalking issues. The unit is comprised of one officer who reviews all domestic assault, domestic vandalism, and order of protection violations that are reported to the Kingsport Police Department.
With the help of the community, the Domestic Violence Unit continues to provide cell phones to victims of domestic abuse. The Abused Women Active Response Emergency (A.W.A.R.E.) program is still active. These programs continue to provide the victims of domestic abuse with enhanced protection and security during their time of need. Additionally, the Kingsport Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit has remained an active voice with the Second Judicial District Domestic Violence Task Force – “The Front Line”.

The Domestic Violence Officer currently monitors 62 active sex offenders. To see the current registered sex offenders visit the TBI’s Sex Offender Registry website.

A unit representative can be contacted at 423-229-9429.

DON’T BE A VICTIM…

As many as four million women in this country will suffer some kind of violence at the hands of her husband or boyfriend.

Very few will tell anyone – not a friend, a relative, a neighbor, or the police.

Victims of domestic violence come from all walks of life – all cultures, all income groups, all ages, all religions. They share feelings of helplessness, isolation, guilt, fear, and shame.

All hope it won’t happen again, but often it does.

ARE YOU ABUSED?

Does the person you love…

“Track” all of your time?
Constantly accuse you of being unfaithful?
Discourage your relationships with family and friends?
Prevent you from working or attending school?
Criticize you for little things?
Anger easily when drinking or on drugs?
Control all finances and force you to account in detail for what you spend?
Humiliate you in front of others?
Destroy personal property or sentimental items?
Hit punch, slap, kick, or bite you or the children?
Use or threaten to use a weapon against you?
Threaten to hurt you or the children?
Force you to have sex against your will?

If you find yourself saying yes, it’s time to get help.

DON’T IGNORE THE PROBLEM

Talk to someone. Part of the abusers power comes from secrecy. Victims are often ashamed to let anyone know about intimate family problems. Go to a friend or neighbor, or call a domestic violence hotline to talk to a counselor.
Plan ahead and know what you will do if you are attacked again. If you decide to leave, choose a place to go; set aside some money. Put important papers together — marriage license, birth certificates, check books — in a place where you can get them quickly.
Learn to think independently. Try to plan for the future and set goals for yourself.

IF YOU ARE HURT, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
There are no easy answers, but there are things you can do to protect yourself.

Call the police or sheriff. Assault, even by family members, is a crime. The police often have information about shelters and other agencies that help victims of domestic violence.
Leave, or have someone come and stay with you. Go to a battered women’s shelter – call a crisis hotline in your community or a health center to locate a shelter if you believe that you, and your children, are in danger – leave immediately.
Get medical attention from your doctor or a hospital emergency room. Ask the staff to photograph your injuries and keep detailed records in case you decide to take legal action.
Contact your family court for information about a civil protection order that does not involve criminal charges or penalties.

HAVE YOU HURT SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY?

Accept the fact that your violent behavior will destroy your family. Be aware that you break the law when you physically hurt someone.
Take responsibility for your actions and get help.
When you feel tension building, get away. Work off the angry energy through a walk, a project, a sport.
Call a domestic violence hotline or health center and ask about counseling and support groups for people who batter.

THE HIGH COSTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Men and women who follow their parents’ example and use violence to solve conflicts are teaching the same destructive behavior to their children.
Jobs can be lost or careers stalled because of injuries, arrests, or harassments.
Lives are lost when violence results in death.

TAKE A STAND!

Reach out to someone you believe is a victim of family violence, or to someone you think is being abusive. Don’t give up easily – change takes time. Ending the family’s isolation is a critical first step.
Urge organizations and businesses to raise community awareness by hosting speakers on domestic violence launching public education campaigns, and raising funds for shelters and hotlines.
Ask the local newspaper, radio station, or television station to examine the problem and publicize resources in the community through special features and forums.
Form coalitions or “watchdog” groups to monitor the response of local law enforcement agencies and courts. Offer praise where appropriate and demand reform when necessary.
Most communities offer resources for victims of family violence. Check your telephone directory or ask a law enforcement agency.

Building
Annual Reports
Building & Sign Permits
Contractor Information
Building Permit Fees
Electrical Permit Fees
Mechanical Permit Fees
Plumbing Permit Fees
Municipal Code
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement FAQ
Community Development
Community Development FAQ
Kingsport Alliance for Housing Revitalization
Subrecipient Information & Applications
CDBG Program Documents
Northeast Tennessee / Virginia HOME Consortium
Continuum of Care
CDBG Advisory Committee
Customer Service
Auto Draft Authorization
Business License
Online Tax Payment
Property Tax
Water/Sewer
Economic Development
Available Properties
Developer Tools
Entrepreneurship
Partners
Incentives
Opportunity Zones Prospectus
What’s Happening?
Engineering
Contact Engineering
Drafting/Design
Current Projects
Engineering Downloads
Inspection
Surveying
Kingsport Geodetic Reference Network
Fire Department
Contact the Fire Department
About the Fire Department
Accreditation
Employment
Testing Procedures
Retirement and Benefits
Citizen’s Fire Academy
Fire Department Services
Fire Suppression
Hazardous Materials Response Team
Technical Rescue Team
Fire Department Honor Guard
Fire Marshal’s Office
Open Burning
Fire Stations
Fire Station 1
Fire Station 2
Fire Station 3
Fire Station 4
Fire Station 5
Fire Station 6
Fire Station 7
Fire Station 8
History
KFD Line of Duty Deaths
Kingsport Fire Department Historical Photos
Insurance & ISO
Public Education, Tours and Child Passenger Seats
Human Resources
Job Openings
Employee Self Service
Employee Benefits Summary
2021 Benefits Booklet
BCBS Summaries of Benefits & Coverages
Davis Vision Provider List
Title VI Statement
Maps
Contact Maps & Staff
Addressing
Map Gallery
Maps & Apps
Metro Transportation Planning
What We Do
Public Transit
Meetings & Notices
Agenda & Minutes
Plans & Documents
Long Range Plan
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
UPWP
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Annual Listing of Obligated Projects
Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Bylaws
Road Safety Audit Reports (RSAR)
The Kingsport Regional ITS Architecture report
Contracting Opportunities
Air Quality
Civil Rights
DBE
Other Area MTPO’s
TDOT Construction Projects Updates
Projects and Studies
Main Street Rebuild Project
Kingsport MTPO Executive Board Members
Kingsport MTPO Technical Coordinating Committee
Kingsport MTPO Staff
Planning & Zoning
Zoning
Annexation
Board of Zoning Appeals
Fee Schedule
Gateway Commission
Regulations
Historic Zoning Commission
Planning Maps
Kingsport Regional Planning Commission
Police Department
Contact the Police Department
Anonymous Tip
Administrative Bureau
Professional Standards Unit
Accreditation
Training Division
A Guide for Citizen Complaints
Kingsport Central Dispatch
On the Alert 911 Registration
User’s Guide to 911 Emergencies
Text to 911 Guidelines
Kingsport City Jail
Other Administrative Units
Crash Reports Online
Kingsport City Court
Seized & Surplus Property Auctions
Records Division
Quartermaster, Evidence, and Property Unit
Career Opportunities
Chief’s Welcome
Meet the Command Staff
Kingsport Police Department History
Operations Bureau
Patrol Division
Traffic Unit
Redflex Video Examples
Red Light Traffic Enforcement System
Safe Driving Tips
Wrecker Policy
Strategic Operations Unit
Directed Patrol
School Resource Officers
Criminal Investigation Division
Investigations
Arson
Child Abuse
Vice/Drug Task Force
Victim/Witness Services
Domestic Violence
Our Fallen Officers
Programs for Citizens
Citizens Police Academy
Drug Drop Box
Police Explorer Program
Specialized Teams/Positions
Bike Patrol
Bomb Squad
Hostage and Crisis Negotiators
K-9 Unit
Police Chaplain
S.W.A.T.
Drone Team
Important Links and Policies
Crime Prevention
Golf Carts on Roadways
Handgun Carry Permit Information
Links to Other Agencies
Missing Children/Parent Resources
Sex Offender Registry
Traffic Safety
Victim Assistance
Prisoner Tracking & Victim Notification
Public Works
Contact Public Works
Public Works FAQ
Engineering
Contact Engineering
Civil Engineering
Current Projects
Drafting/Design
Engineering Downloads
Inspection
Surveying
Kingsport Geodetic Reference Network
Metro Transportation Planning
Sanitation
Contact Sanitation
Sanitation FAQ
Brush & Yard Waste Collection
Garbage Collection
Holiday Schedule Changes
Landfill
Leaf Line
Recycling
Sewer
Contact Sewers
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
Household Septic Waste Haulers
Pretreatment
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Use Ordinance
Water/Sewer Rates and Fees
Wastewater Plant
Stormwater
Public Education
Public Involvement
Stream Monitoring
Illicit Discharges
Construction Sites
Stormwater Management
Municipal Operations
Streets & Landscaping
Contact Streets & Landscaping
Streets & Landscaping FAQ
Grounds Maintenance
Landscaping
Park Maintenance
Street Maintenance
Traffic Department
Contact Traffic
Traffic FAQ
Driveway Access
Road Closures
Signals
Signs & Markings
Traffic Calming
Traffic Counts
Water Services
Drinking Water
Contact Drinking Water
Water Engineering
Quality Control
Water Filtration Plant
Water/Sewer Rates and Fees
Water Quality Report
Purchasing
Contact Purchasing
Invitations to Bid / Requests for Proposals / Requests for Qualifications
Bid/RFQ/RFP Opening Minutes & Quote Summaries
W-9 and Vendor Information Form
Protest Procedures
Records Management
Records FAQ
Beverage Board Minutes & Agendas
Beverage Board Applications & Information Forms

KINGSPORTTN.GOV

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Web Accessibility
  • ADA Compliance
  • Privacy Statement
  • Employee Portal
  • Human Resources
  • Contact Us

Quick Links

  • Information Resources
  • Fraud, Waste & Abuse
  • Job Opportunities
  • Site Map
  • Special Event Application
  • Voting & Elections

Notices

  • Notices
  • BMA Agendas & Minutes
  • Progress Edition 2025
  • Building Our Future – State of the City 2024

Partners

  • Downtown Kingsport
  • Kingsport City Schools
  • Kingsport Chamber
  • Move To Kingsport
  • Visit Kingsport
Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee

© 2025 The City of Kingsport, Tennessee • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
Scroll to top
Garbage routes are delayed this morning, February 20. There will be no trash/yardwaste routes run today.
Once road conditions improve, service will run. If your garbage cart does not get picked up today, please leave it at the road and it will get picked up tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.
Pay Your Bills Online

Paying your utility, miscellaneous receivables bill or building permits payment has never been easier! Click the link below to be directed to Click2Gov, the online payment system that allows users to view their account and pay with a credit or debit card through the secure website.

Pay your red light citation bill online by clicking the button below. You will be redirected to the payment page.

 

Pay Water (Utility) Bill
Pay Red Light Citation
Pay City Court Citation
Pay Other Receivables
Online Tax Payments
Building Permit Payments

Report Non-Emergency

To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.


 
ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.

You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!

To download the free app, please search for it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the online portal below.


Please note that the use of ConnectKingsport is intended for the reporting of non-emergency issues only. If you need immediate Police or Fire response, please call 911.

 

Download on the Apple App Store
Download on the Google Play Store
Online Portal