Perhaps the most indispensable segment of the Kingsport Police Department, the Patrol Division serves as the backbone of the department. Part of K.P.D.’s Operations Bureau, the Patrol Division typically responds to over 60,000 calls for service each year. The Patrol Division is divided into five platoons with approximately 10 to 15 officers assigned to each platoon. Platoons 1-4 are the primary platoons that cycle through a regular rotation with one of the four being on duty at all times. 5^th Platoon’s mission is to supplement the on-duty platoon during hours of peak call volume. 5^th Platoon can also be tasked with addressing specialized concerns that require more direct attention. 5^th Platoon also encompasses the K.P.D. Traffic Unit which responds to and investigates all traffic fatalities. Each platoon is under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant. The Patrol Lieutenants are featured below:

Lieutenant Justin McConnell received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Tennessee State University. He was an active member of the Police Explorer Post at the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office during his high school and college years and launched his law enforcement career as a S.C.S.O. Reserve Deputy in 2005. He was sworn in as a Kingsport Police Patrol Officer the following year. He soon transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division where he served as a Detective. While assigned to C.I.D., he served on the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and the Vulnerable Adult Protective & Investigative Team (VAPIT). He is a graduate of the National Forensic Academy (NFA) and a recipient of the Mark Vance Domestic Violence Investigator of the Year Award. He has served on the Honor Guard and as an Explorer Advisor, instructed in Taser and Criminal Investigations, and supervised in both the Criminal Investigations and Patrol Divisions. He was promoted to Lieutenant in January of 2023 and currently serves as Watch Commander for 1^st Platoon.

Lieutenant Darell Johnson served seven years in the United States Air Force prior to entering into the law enforcement profession. He has also attended Central Carolina Community College. He began his law enforcement career in 1999 as a Corrections Officer for the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted to Deputy and attended the Police Academy the following year. He has also served with the Rogersville Police Department (2001) and Hawkins County Emergency Communications Dispatch (2006). He was sworn in at the Kingsport Police Department in 2007 and has served in the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. His past specialized assignments include Detective, Honor Guard, Meth Task Force, and Field Training Officer. He currently serves on the Bomb Squad. He promoted through the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant while on Patrol and C.I.D. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in May of 2021 and currently serves as Watch Commander for 2^nd Platoon.

Lieutenant Seth Brumfield was sworn in at the Kingsport Police Department in 2004. He graduated from the Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy and has also attended East Tennessee State University. After a period assigned to the Patrol Division, Lieutenant Brumfield worked in the Community Policing Unit, and later served as a Detective in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division. During his tenure, he has served in a variety of specialized roles to include being a member of the Honor Guard Team, a Weapons Armorer, and a Firearms Instructor. He has supervised in both the Professional Standards Unit, where he oversaw the Field Training Program, and the Patrol Division, where he served as a Shift Sergeant. He has extensive experience as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Operator and currently serves as the K.P.D. SWAT Team Commander. He was promoted to Lieutenant in January 2023 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as Watch Commander for 3^rd Platoon.

Lieutenant Ed Ragsdale earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and Advertising from East Tennessee State University. He began his law enforcement career, being sworn in as a Kingsport Police Officer, in 2003. Throughout the years he has served on Patrol, Community Police, and as a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. While in C.I.D. he specialized in investigating Domestic Violence and Child Abuse cases and also monitored the compliance of Registered Sex Offenders. He has served in several specialized roles to include the Honor Guard, the Search and Rescue Team, and the S.W.A.T. Team. He has also served as an instructor on the topics of Domestic Violence, Simmunitions, and Chemical and Impact Munitions. He promoted through the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant, serving as a supervisor on Patrol and in the Professional Standards (Training) Unit. He was promoted to Lieutenant in January of 2022 and currently serves as Watch Commander for 4^th Platoon.

Lieutenant Steve Summey began his law enforcement career while serving 4 years in the Air National Guard Security Police Force.  He then continued gaining law enforcement experience while serving 2 years with the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Police Department.  He was eventually sworn in at the Kingsport Police Department in 1996.  He has 2 years of higher education credit earned during his military service and later at Walters State Community College.  During his time at K.P.D. he has fulfilled many different roles including Patrol, Community Police, Vice, Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Operator, and a supervisor in the Patrol Division, C.I.D., and Traffic Unit.  Lt. Summey is a two-time recipient of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) East Tennessee Officer of the Year Award.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in February 2018 and currently oversees 5th Platoon.