The Kingsport Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency providing police field services twenty-four (24) hours a day. The department is authorized 101 sworn police officer positions, and a civilian support staff of 43 full-time members and 15-part-time members. Included in the support staff is the city's E-911 Central Dispatch Emergency Communication Center which provides call taking and dispatch service for police. fire and EMS needs, and after-hour utility emergencies.