NASHVILLE — Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons will welcome Governor Bill Haslam as keynote speaker for the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s annual Memorial Service on Friday, May 20, 2011. THP Colonel Tracy Trott, THP Command staff, active and retired State Troopers, legislators and survivors of fallen officers will also be on … Read more
Full Honors for Trooper Andy Wall will include the following to honor his commitment and memory: read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
Trooper Andy Wall NASHVILLE– Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol announced Saturday evening the loss of a state trooper who was killed on duty Saturday in a traffic accident. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
The Washington State Patrol chief and DOL director Liz Luce announced a major motorcycle safety outreach campaign for this summer, geared to reduce motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities. Last year, 67 motorcyclists died on Washington roads, a slight increase from 2009. “We have some riders who are impaired by drugs or alcohol, inexperienced riders out there without a motorcycle endorsement … Read more
NASHVILLE — Hard on the heels of the flood waters that swamped Middle Tennessee just over a year ago, heavy rains again saturate a large portion of the state. Due to above normal water levels and the high potential for flooding, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to avoid standing water on roadways…“Turn Around … Read more
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security promoted 11 members of the state’s Highway Patrol in a Wednesday morning ceremony at the department’s Training Center in Nashville. Rank advancements were presented to the following individuals: read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE — Webster Gradney, Jr., also known as rapper Lil’ Webbie, faces drug possession and tampering with evidence charges after being arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) on Monday, April 4 in Marshall County. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE –- The Special Operations Unit of the Tennessee Highway Patrol will transfer a military-style Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon at the Special Ops Hangar in Nashville. The transfer comes after Special Ops acquired a similar vehicle from a military surplus program. read more TN.gov Newsroom … Read more
NASHVILLE –- The Special Operations Unit of the Tennessee Highway Patrol will transfer a military-style Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon at the Special Ops Hangar in Nashville. The transfer comes after Special Ops acquired a similar vehicle from a military surplus program. read more TN.gov Newsroom … Read more
NASHVILLE — Webster Gradney, Jr., also known as rapper Lil’ Webbie, faces drug possession and tampering with evidence charges after being arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) on Monday, April 4 in Marshall County. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety