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The Knox County Emergency Communications District is an independent political body created under Tennessee State Law and as authorized by referendum by the voters of Knox County, Tennessee. The district is charged with providing emergency 9-1-1 telephone access and emergency dispatching service.

To this end, the district employs 78 persons who are trained in this discipline, and in the necessary managerial and technical support services. 
The district operates state of the art communication systems including a modern
9-1-1 center, computer aided dispatch system, and a county-wide radio network serving more than 2000 users. 

The district is managed by a full time executive director and staff. Oversight is provided by an eleven member board, the makeup of which is dictated by state law.

Members of the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors:

City of Knoxville Police Chief, Sterling Owen, IV
Sheriff of Knox County
Mayor, Bill Haslam
County Mayor, Mike Ragsdale
Rescue Services Rep. - Rick Harrington
Commissioner, Ivan Harmon
City Fire Chief, Robert Key
Citizen Rep., Sheryl Rollins
Citizen Rep., Nathan Rothchild (Chairman)
Citizen Rep., Mike Cuddy
Citizen Rep., Sharon Gerkin
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