Nashville, Tennessee --- THP Cadets from Trooper Cadet Class 1207 will distribute Trooper hats and badges to kids at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 am.

The Cadets are part of the new THP class of Troopers who will graduate December 7, 2007, after undergoing 19 weeks of class training at the Department of Safety Training Center.

WHO: THP Cadets

WHAT: Visiting children & giving THP memorabilia

WHEN: 10:30a.m, Wednesday, October 17

WHERE: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

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.