MEDIA ADVISORY: TDOS to Release Preliminary Findings of Investigation Surrounding Lt. Ronnie Shirley

Nashville, Tennessee --- Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Mike Walker will release the preliminary findings of an investigation surrounding Lt. Ronnie Shirley’s alleged unauthorized access to the Integrated Criminal Justice Web Portal (ICJSC).

WHO:      Commissioner Dave Mitchell and Colonel Mike Walker

WHAT:    Preliminary findings of the investigation surrounding Lt. Ronnie Shirley

WHEN:    Tuesday, August 19, 2008

               3:15 p.m.

WHERE:  TDOS Headquarters

               McCord Hall

               Foster Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.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.