Newly promoted Knoxville Police Lieutenant Corey Derby tells KNIA/KRLS News that he is fully committed to Knoxville.

Derby has lived and worked in the community since elementary school and is excited to serve the citizens. Derby is passionate about police work and been certified to train other officers in a variety of disciplines. He will be the Lieutenant in charge of patrolling officers for the time being and will also assist Chief Dan Losada with administrative matters. Derby has been an Officer with the department since 2010.