KINGSPORT TENNESSEE

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Kingsport PD Rolls Out New Uniforms
In 2017, the Kingsport Police Department, just
like the city it serves, will be turning 100 years old.
While researching old photographs in preparation
for the upcoming centennial celebration, it was
discovered that the earliest police officers in
Kingsport wore an all dark blue uniform. By
the 1950s, K.P.D. had transitioned to a uniform
consisting of a gray shirt and navy blue pants that
would become the standard for the next 60 plus
years.
Kingsport, 1 of 17 national safe
communities. The designation
recognizes our preparedness to
prevent injury and save lives
K.P.D. decided to transition back to uniforms in the
original color would as that would be a great way
to celebrate and commemorate the rich history
and 100th birthday of this police department.
The transition to the new uniforms will be at
no additional cost to the taxpayers, as K.P.D.
already has a line item in the budget each year for
uniforms.
Officers will have three basic
uniform options available to them
year around, depending on the
weather and their assignment.
The Class A uniform will consist
of a long-sleeve solid navy blue
shirt and tie, the Class B uniform
will consist of an open-collar longsleeve
solid navy blue shirt, and
the Class C uniform will consist of
an open-collar short-sleeve solid
navy blue shirt. All three options
will be worn with matching solid
navy blue trousers.
• $20,800 grant to Police for traffic safety enforcement
• $15,000 grant for Police technology/equipment
• $22,193 grant from USDOJ for police equipment & technology
• $6,633 grant appropriation for bulletproof vests for Police
• $108,865 to Police seized vehicle storage
• $219,822 bid for eight 2016 Dodge Charger AWD Police Sedans
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