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The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proud to announce Jeff Long as the new Commissioner. Commissioner Jeff Long, former Sheriff of Williamson County, was sworn into office today by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Commissioner Long officially takes office January 19, 2019.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises the public of planned road closures for Governor Bill Lee’s inauguration ceremony on Saturday in downtown Nashville. The public should also plan for road closures throughout the day due to additional inauguration festivities.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for the 2019 Spring Citizens’ Academy. Classes in Cookeville start March 19, 2019 at the Cookeville District Headquarters located on 1291 South Walnut, Cookeville, TN. 38503.

Today, Commissioner David W. Purkey welcomed the newest troopers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Cadet Class 1218.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services Division and AAA- The Auto Club Group Partner To Offer Drivers A Convenient Way To Conduct Business

Tennessee Highway Patrol Conducts Operation Grizzly in The City of Memphis and Shelby County

Events scheduled across the state to recognize the role employees of the Tennessee Drivers Services Division play in registering state residents as organ and tissue donors

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the first-ever statewide assessment of school facilities and safety procedures will be fully completed by the end of August, with unprecedented school security funding now available to school districts to implement identified school security and safety needs. In March, the governor’s School Safety Working Group recommended the statewide review of school facilities and safety procedures and precautions. The recommendation, accepted by the governor, led to immediate safety assessments by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of Education and local school officials. To date, 1,796 schools – or about 99 percent of Tennessee’s public schools – have completed the security assessment with the remaining 1 percent set for completion by August 31.

NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today honored 23 state employees who are helping Tennessee lead by providing outstanding state services every day. The employees, who were nominated by their departments’ leadership for the Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards, were invited to attend a luncheon at the Tennessee Residence for providing efficient and effective service to the state and their fellow Tennesseans. “The employees honored today are on the forefront of improving how Tennessee state government delivers services,” Haslam said. “By exceeding leadership and customer expectations, creating innovative solutions or improving processes and services, these state employees are helping provide taxpayers with the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost.”

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and local law enforcement agencies across Tennessee in an effort to keep one of the state’s busiest roads safe.

Who has the best looking patrol cruiser in the country? The Tennessee Highway Patrol, (THP) and we need your vote to win. The THP is competing to win the “Best Looking Cruiser Award.”

MARYVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today signed legislation to support TN Together, the governor’s aggressive and comprehensive plan to end the opioid crisis in Tennessee through three key areas – prevention, treatment and law enforcement. “This legislation is a major step in helping fight this epidemic by limiting the supply of opioids and providing resources to provide treatment for those addicted,” Haslam said in a ceremonial bill signing at the Blount Memorial Hospital. “I am proud to sign the TN Together legislation today and I thank the members of the 110th General Assembly for their commitment to addressing this crisis. Opioid addition affects the entire state in some form, and with this comprehensive plan I feel confident that we can make a difference in the lives of Tennesseans.”

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security joined by Tennessee Senators and Representatives along with Representatives from the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association will announce the roll out of vertical driver licenses and identification cards for people under 21-years old.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will announce the grand opening of the McNairy County Clerk driver services partnership.