The Mountain Press · Nashville, TN
Tennessee Highway Patrol graduates 8 state troopers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol recently graduated eight new state troopers. TENNESSEE — On Nov. 10, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The department conducted an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class, and the graduation took place at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville.Gov. Bill Lee served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony and swore in the new troopers as they delivered their oaths of office.Lateral Class 101 was made up of eight new troopers, all of whom were previously Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) certified law enforcement officers. Class 101 included three troopers with bachelor’s degrees, and two with prior military service.
