Home Security

Free, noncommercial assessments of your home’s crime or fire risks. Knoxville agencies serve residents who live within city limits; Knox County agencies serve residents who live outside city limits.

Crime Prevention

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention: 215-5633

Special Services Division
1000 N. Central Building, 37917
Speakers, educational materials on avoiding being a victim of crime. Free home surveys; suggestions on ways to increase security. See sponsor message on page 188.
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Knoxville Police Department Safety Education Unit: 215-8633

917 E. Fifth Avenue, 37917 (street)
P.O. Box 3610, 37927 (mailing)
Speakers, educational materials on preventing crime or avoiding being a victim. Free home surveys, by appointment, Mon.-Fri., for city residents; suggestions on ways to increase security.
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Project SCAN (Senior Citizens’ Awareness Network) : 215-5636

Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Special Services Div.
1000 N. Central Building, 37917
Offers free home security surveys and crime prevention information from volunteers who are screened and trained by Sheriff’s Office. Serves county residents. Volunteers wear uniforms, carry identification, and come to your home only at your request. See sponsor message here.
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Fire Safety

Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau: 215-4660

City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Room 585, 37902
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Fire Prevention Education: 215-4667

Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.

Smoke Alarm Program: 215-3473

Smoke alarm provided and installed free to Knox County homeowners who are elderly, disabled, or low income. Will replace battery yearly if called.

Knoxville Fire Prevention Bureau: 215-2283

City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 539, 37902
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Public Fire Education Division: 595-4673

900 E. Hill Avenue, 37915
Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.

Smoke Alarm Program: 595-4672

Smoke alarm provided and installed free to Knoxville city homeowners who need one. Will replace battery yearly, if called.