The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) witnessed the addition of 10 new State Troopers to its ranks, following an 11-week intensive lateral trooper cadet class. The ceremony was hosted at the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Training Center in Nashville, where Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry honored the graduates.
Class 1125, made up entirely of previously certified Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission law enforcement officers from around Tennessee, brings with them a wealth of experience. They come from different educational backgrounds, including three with associate degrees and five with bachelor's degrees; among them, one cadet with the fabric of prior military experience is woven into their collective biography. These cadets contributed a combined 80 years of prior law enforcement service to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Distinguished by their ready commitment to law enforcement, the ceremony included Commissioner Long officiating the swearing-in as the new troopers pledged their oaths. "It was our honor to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of these cadets today," Commissioner Long stated in an announcement. He praised the graduates, saying, "These new troopers have earned the privilege to serve the people of Tennessee in one of the most well-respected law enforcement agencies in the nation," as reported by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Colonel Perry offered words of wisdom and responsibility to the fresh batch of law enforcement officers. Adorned with the prestigious uniform, they embody the promise of safety and peace to the community. "When you accept this badge, you make a promise—not just to uphold the law, but to represent the best of law enforcement," Colonel Perry stated. In a tradition stretching back to 1929, the new troopers step into the ranks of a legacy characterized by honor, respect, and innovation, as per the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
