Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomed 33 new Tennessee State Troopers during a graduation ceremony held at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church in Nashville. Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry presided over the event, celebrating the achievements of Trooper Cadet Class 625.
The graduating cadets completed a rigorous 17-week training program that exceeded the standards set by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. The class brought with it a wealth of experience, including a combined 86 years of prior military service. Among the graduates were two cadets with associate’s degrees, nine with bachelor’s degrees, and one with a master’s degree.
In addition to their training, the cadets demonstrated their commitment to public service by participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run held in Nashville, showing their support for the Tennessee Special Olympics…