Chief
Knoxville (TN) Police Department
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Paul Noel was sworn in as Knoxville’s 27th Chief of Police on June 13, 2022.
In his nearly two years on the job, Noel has overseen progressive enhancements in four cornerstone areas – crime reduction, community partnerships, internal culture and professional development.
Noel oversaw one of the single largest reorganizations in the history of the KPD, which included the re-establishment of the Central District. Under Noel’s watch, the KPD also became the first law enforcement agency in the state of Tennessee to join the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project.
Noel also spearheaded new community engagement strategies, including quarterly district commander forums and regular neighborhood walks, while fortifying the department’s partnership with area youth organizations.
In 2023, the KPD joined the Department of Justice’s National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) and voluntarily underwent two separate department assessments. That included one conducted by 21CP Solutions.
Prior to assuming command of the KPD, Noel was a Deputy Superintendent at the New Orleans Police Department, where he served in numerous leadership roles for over 25 years.
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