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Department of Safety presents budget increases for troopers, centers and radio system; committee approves budget with amendment
Summary
The Department of Safety presented a budget request that included recurring salary steps, new trooper positions, driver services expansion, maintenance for the statewide radio network, and equipment replacement for special operations. The Transportation and Safety Committee approved the budget and removed a house‑of‑worship grant line during the
The Tennessee Department of Safety presented its fiscal priorities and requested increases totaling roughly $56.2 million during a Transportation and Safety Committee hearing on Oct. 12. Committee members discussed funding for trooper positions, driver‑service centers, maintenance of a statewide radio network and equipment needs for special operations.
Key elements of the presentation: Commissioner Jeff Long and senior staff outlined twelve items that make up the department’s requested increase: statutory salary step raises; a regional pay survey adjustment; funding for 17 additional highway‑patrol positions; expansion of the school resource officer grant…
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