When people see police cruisers tucked under bridges along major highways or hiding behind a bush, many assume they’re lurking for speeders. Most of them likely are—but if you’re in Tennessee and spot a State Trooper’s cruiser , you might see New York-born Trooper Declan Ryan, an eagle-eyed Navy Vet.
While he certainly keeps an eye out for speeders, he’s mostly looking out for the safety of other drivers. He pays special attention to commercial trucks, eager to enforce the state’s carrier laws.
“I’m looking for tires, making sure there’s no flat tires,” he told WTVF . “I’m looking for the load to make sure there’s a proper amount of straps. When they’re coming by 70-80 mph, it’s hard to pick up those violations sometimes. So you really have to build an eye for it.”…