Maryville, TN – More than 30 law enforcement agencies across East Tennessee are joining forces under the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers program to strengthen regional cooperation and community safety.
According to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, the partnership connects police and sheriff’s offices from counties including Blount, Anderson, Grainger, Jefferson, and Knox. The initiative allows residents to share anonymous tips that help investigators solve crimes, locate fugitives, and provide closure to victims and families.
Participating agencies include the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville Police and Fire Departments, Sevierville and Maryville Police Departments, and the U.S. Marshals Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force. The program spans from local city departments to federal partners, highlighting a broad regional commitment to public safety.
Crime Stoppers officials said the collaboration enhances cross-county coordination and ensures that anonymous tips reach the right investigators faster. Community members are encouraged to report information securely via the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers tip line or mobile app.
“We’re proud to stand beside each of you in making East Tennessee a safer place to live, work, and raise a family,” the agency said in a public statement.
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