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.
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Knoxville Police Department Safety Education Unit
215-7299
917 E. Fifth Avenue, 37917 (street)
P.O. Box 3610, 37927 (mailing)
Speakers, educational materials on preventing crime or avoiding being a victim of crime. 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)
215-5627
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 on page 198.
Fire Safety
Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Room 585, 37902
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Fire Prevention Education 215-4660
Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.
Smoke Detector Program 215-3473
Smoke detector 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 Div. 215-7333
165 S. Concord Street, 37918
Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.
Smoke Detector Program 595-4672
Smoke detector provided and installed free to Knoxville city homeowners who need one. Will replace battery yearly, if called.
