NASHVILLE — Two Texas men were arrested on drug trafficking charges after being stopped by a Tennessee State Trooper assigned to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (WTDTF) for speeding on Monday morning. Their apprehension led to the detainment of two additional suspects involved in the case. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE— Tennessee Highway Patrolman Gray Gibson arrested a fugitive wanted by both federal and Texas state authorities in Bradley County on Tuesday afternoon. Lt. Daniel Ruskey and Troopers Billy Collins and Rich Thomas assisted in the case. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is celebrating National Athletic Training month by recognizing Brad Swope for his work with the agency’s Trooper Cadet Classes. Swope, who has volunteered his time and expertise since 2008, has overseen the prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of medical conditions for three Trooper Cadet Academies. read more TN.gov Newsroom … Read more
Max Milam NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol named Dispatcher Max Milam the 2011 Dispatcher of the Year at an award ceremony held Thursday evening. Milam, a communications supervisor, is assigned to the THP’s Jackson District. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
Trooper Dwayne Stanford NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol named Trooper Dwayne Stanford the2011 Trooper of the Year at an award ceremony held Thursday evening. This marks the second consecutive year Trooper Stanford, a third generation State Trooper, has earned the honor. He was also recognized in Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address … Read more
NASHVILLE –- The Tennessee Highway Patrol today announced a new strategic alliance with CargoNet®, a leading source of information on cargo thefts, to combat stolen goods in transit in Tennessee and surrounding states. State troopers will use the CargoNet system to disrupt cargo crime networks, increase recovery rates, and apprehend criminals associated with cargo thefts. … Read more
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the first session of its new Citizens’ Trooper Academy. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security reminds citizens that state driver service centers will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays and urges citizens to plan accordingly. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tract Trott today announced an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to begin implementing the first phase of a statewide radio system that will enhance the efficiency, safety and service of troopers across the state. The department secured .2 … Read more
NASHVILLE –- The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security its fifth re-accreditation this weekend at its annual conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The department was first accredited in 1999, then again in 2002, 2005 and 2008. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety