Roane County Sheriff's Office

06/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating RCSO Detective Annaliis Elsea who graduated from the National Forensic Academy last week!

06/05/2026

We had a great time during the 2026 Sheriff's Academy last week! Students from most Roane County schools we able to visit with area first responders and learn about the important job they do. They were also provided a hands-on opportunity to interact with the equipment used by us, the Roane County Rescue Squad, Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition, Kingston Fire Dept, 911 Communications Center, UT Lifestar flight crew, and the Juvenile Court Office. We'd like to thank Roane County High School for allowing us to use their campus, as well as our area first responders for making the week a success!

06/03/2026

We are hosting a Basic School Resource Officer course in July! Please visit www.nasro.org to register, and email RCSO Capt. Daryl Cook at [email protected] if you have any questions.

06/03/2026

Some important information about phone scams from the Federal Trade Commission..

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

When wisdom and experience are passed down from leadership they provide vital tools for young deputies. In this picture, RCSO Deputies April Powell and her Field Training Officer Luke Murphy listen intently as Chief Deputy Tim Hawn explains a situation he faced as a patrol deputy; how tactics, following RCSO policies and procedures all worked together for a safe outcome. The academy teaches rookie officers a great deal, but a much broader understanding of how to apply their academy training on the street can only be obtained during our 12 week FTO program.

05/28/2026

On May 27, 2026 the Roane County Youth Leadership group toured our offices and detention facility. RCSO Sheriff-Elect Tim Phillips and detention facility administrator Capt. Keith Emmert spoke to the group, explaining the role of the Sheriff's Office and jail operations. For more info about the program visit www.roanechamber.com or email [email protected]

05/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating RCSO Deputies April Powell and Brendan House on their recent graduation from Knox County Police Academy last week! Now as certified officers they both will begin their FTO programs, working hand in hand with RCSO supervisors to build on the skills they learned at the academy. We welcome them to our patrol division, and are proud that they have chosen to serve our Roane County community!

Pictured below with them is Roane County Sheriff-Elect Tim Phillips, Chief Deputy Tim Hawn, and Captain Daryl Cook

05/22/2026

Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our patrol and corrections divisions will operate on their normal schedules though. In the event that you would like to speak to a deputy, please call our dispatch center at 865-354-8045.