WHAT IS THE POLICE ADVISORY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE (PARC)?
PARC was created by Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe by Executive Order, September 22, 1998. It is designed to be an independent agency with the authority to review and/or investigate allegations of misconduct filed by the public against the Knoxville Police Department (KPD). WHO IS ON THE COMMITTEE? The Committee is composed of seven citizens of the City of Knoxville, appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years. No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Committee has hired an Executive Director who is a full-time employee of PARC. The Executive Director may have additional staff members, as needed. WHAT IS THE JURISDICTION OF THE POLICE ADVISORY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE? Pursuant to the Executive Order, PARC has the power to receive, investigate, hear cases, make findings on complaints and to disclose those findings to the Mayor and the KPD Chief of Police. WHO MAY MAKE A COMPLAINT? Complaints can be made by any person who is a victim, a witness, or who has knowledge of
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