Home Security

Free, noncommercial assessments of home crime or fire risks. Knoxville agencies serve residents within city limits. Knox County agencies serve residents outside city limits.

Crime Prevention

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

Special Services Division
1000 N. Central Building, Suite A, 37917
Speakers and educational materials to help avoid being a crime victim. Free home surveys; suggestions to increase security.

Knoxville Police Department Safety Education Unit: 215-7000

800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., 37915 (mailing)
Speakers and educational materials to help avoid being a crime victim. Free home surveys for city residents by appointment, Mon.-Fri., for city residents; suggestions on ways to increase security.

SCAN (Senior Citizens’ Awareness Network): 215-5636

Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Special Services Div.
1000 N. Central Building, Suite A, 37917
Offers free home security surveys and crime prevention information from screened and trained volunteers for county residents. Volunteers wear uniforms, carry identification, and come to your home only by request.

Fire Safety

Karns Fire Department: 691-1333
Emergency: 911

Serves Karns, Hardin Valley, Ball Camp, and Solway residents. Fire prevention education includes home safety checks and safety information. Smoke alarm program provides and installs battery-operated (not hardwired) alarms free for seniors and people with disabilities; will replace battery yearly if called. Office hours Mon.-Fri., 9 am-2 pm.

Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau: 215-4660

City-County Building
400 Main Street, Room 585, 37902

Fire Prevention Education: 215-4667

Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.

Smoke Alarm Program: 215-4667

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, 4th Floor, 37902

Public Fire Education Division: 595-4673

900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite 140, 37915
Fire safety information, home inspections, and public education.

Smoke Alarm Program: 311 (Touch-tone phone)
Alternate phone: 215-4311

Smoke alarm provided and installed free to Knoxville homeowners in need. Will replace battery yearly if called.