New Troopers Graduate & Go To Work

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The department conducted an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class, and the graduationtook place at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Governor 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 certified law enforcement officers. Class 101 included three troopers with bachelor’s degrees, and two with prior military service. This lateral class brings a combined 41 years of prior law enforcement experience to the THP.

The new Troopers will now be assigned to their posts across the State Of Tennessee.