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Tennessee Highway Patrol pins 10 new troopers in Class 1125 graduation
Summary
At a training-center ceremony, the Tennessee Highway Patrol recognized and sworn in Class 1125 — 10 troopers who completed 11 weeks of training — with remarks from training director Captain Christy Wallace, Colonel Matt Perry and Commissioner Jeff Long.
At a graduation ceremony for Class 1125, the Tennessee Highway Patrol pinned and sworn in 10 new state troopers who completed an 11-week training program, officials said.
Captain Christy Wallace, director of training, opened the ceremony and thanked the training staff, families and state leaders for their support. “On behalf of the entire training staff, I want to say how proud we are of you,” Wallace said, noting the cadets brought prior law-enforcement and specialized experience to the class.
Colonel Matt Perry, the Tennessee Highway Patrol colonel, praised the troopers and recognized Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for continued support. “Without that support, moments like this would not be possible,” Perry said, describing the role troopers play in protecting lives and building public trust.
Commissioner Jeff Long administered the oath and delivered a long address urging the new troopers to uphold professionalism and public trust. “Do the right thing,” Long said, telling recruits to prioritize integrity, safety and peer support as they assume patrol duties across the state. He noted that troopers must be prepared for difficult calls and emphasized available peer-support resources.
The ceremony included a pinning sequence that listed the new troopers and their counties as read by the ceremony announcer. The transcript lists ten names for Class 1125; the ceremony materials and speakers noted the group brings “80 years of combined law enforcement experience, eight years of military service and eight college degrees.”
Commissioner Long administered the oath of office, which the recruits recited collectively, pledging to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States and to perform their duties faithfully as members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. An invocation and benediction framed the event; an announcer closed the ceremony by inviting guests to take photographs and reminding attendees to drive safely.
The ceremony recognized state-level support for the Highway Patrol but did not indicate in the transcript that Governor Bill Lee personally attended the event; speakers referred to him and thanked him for support.
That concluded the formal program for Class 1125.
