NASHVILLE – On April 9, Governor Bill Lee, 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 ceremony took place at the Hermitage Hills Baptist Church with Governor Bill Lee serving as the keynote speaker.
Troopers Class 96 completed 17 weeks of intensive training. The class included two troopers with associate degrees, ten with bachelor’s degrees, and a combined 64 years of prior military service.
“These new troopers have earned the privilege of serving the people of Tennessee in one of the nation’s most well-respected law enforcement agencies,” said Commissioner Jeff Long. I commend each of them for their hard work, dedication and willingness to protect and serve the people of our great state. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment.”…