On 7/12/17 Trooper Al Seitner of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Cookeville District stopped a vehicle in Putnam County for following another vehicle too closely. The driver, 25-year-old Jonathan Kossa of Cookeville, Tennessee appeared extremely nervous for a simple traffic violation.
Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Chris Ray to Captain over the Inspectional Services Bureau.
Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Matt Perry to major over the Administrative Support Bureau.
46 trooper cadets will earn their badges in a graduation ceremony tomorrow at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church. Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will serve as the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) cadet graduation ceremony.
Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Michael Hamilton to Major. Major Hamilton will serve as the Executive Officer in the Colonel’s Office.
Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Michael Hamilton to Major.
On May 16, 2017, Sergeant Matt Sipes of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40 West at mile marker 23 of a 2004, Lincoln Navigator.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for an August 2017 trooper cadet class. If you are looking for a career that affords you opportunities to achieve your goals, then the THP is where you belong. We are a multi-faceted, full-service, statewide law enforcement agency that has numerous divisions that are guaranteed to interest you.
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott announced the promotion of Lieutenant Roy Brown to Captain of the THP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) today.
Today, March 20, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott announced the promotion of Lieutenant Doug Taylor to Captain of the THP’s Research, Planning and Development Division (RPD).
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for the 2017 Spring Citizens’ Trooper Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Classes start April 18 at The McGhee Tyson Airport in Alcoa, Tennessee. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. weekly.
On March 10, 2017, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Chattanooga District Troopers Kevin Hoppe and Larry Fowler were working along I-75 South in Bradley County. They observed a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck commit a traffic violation around the 27 mile marker.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reminds motorists to buckle up and drive sober during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. State Troopers will utilize traffic safety enforcement tools, including saturation patrols, along with sobriety and seat belt checkpoints.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is now accepting applications for the second lateral trooper class.
Today, March 1, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott announced the promotion of Captain Michael McAlister to Major of the THP’s Special Investigations Bureau.