New THP Trooper Class Graduates

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM

    By News Staff

    Earlier this month, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. 

    Lateral Trooper Class 97 completed a rigorous 11-week training. Commissioner Jeff Long served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony and delivered the oath of office as the graduating class was sworn in.

    The Lateral Trooper Class 97 graduated is composed of all prior Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission certified law enforcement officers from across Tennessee. The lateral class brings 33 years of previous law enforcement experience to THP. Additionally, Class 97 has eight years of military service and two bachelor’s degrees.

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