Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Bill Gibbons, Commissioner
THP Graduates 37 New Troopers
May 31, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY
Nashville, Tennessee --- THP Cadets from Trooper Cadet Class 607 will distribute THP bears and other memorabilia to kids at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on Tuesday May 29th at 10:30 am.
The Cadets are part of the new THP class of troopers who will graduate June 1st after undergoing 18 weeks of class training at the Department of Safety Training Center.
MEDIA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Media is invited to videotape Cadets as they put a smile on the faces of children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Please check in on 2nd Floor Information Desk.
The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tn.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
Governor Bill Haslam
