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POST Commission approves multiple hiring waivers, reiterates rules on pre‑sworn training
Summary
The Tennessee POST Commission on Oct. 18 approved a series of criminal and military‑discharge waivers for recently hired officers and multiple six‑month training waivers, and cautioned agencies not to place unsworn hires into armed field training before certification or waiver is final.
The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission approved several hiring waivers at its Oct. 18 meeting, granting exceptions that allow recently hired officers with prior military discharges or criminal histories to pursue certification.
Among the waivers the commission granted were a criminal‑record waiver for Adam Corey Mallett, hired Oct. 2, 2024, by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office; a military‑discharge waiver for Tanner James Cheek (Greenville Police); and waivers for applicants whose military discharges or prior convictions were tied to incidents the agencies said were resolved. Agencies…
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