Friday, July 22, 2016

THP garners awards
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has been named the “First Place Winner” in Highway Patrol/State Police agency category of 501-1500 troopers in the nation for 2016. The THP also received two awards in “Traffic Incident Management and Technology”. The award was presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)and involved all law enforcement agencies in the country. Over the last four years, THP was the only state police agency to place in the top three and has won several special awards for it's Commercial Vehicle Program. “The over 850 troopers who work daily to represent our department and make our state safe are the main ingredients that combine to keep our citizens safe,” Colonel Tracy Trott said. This is a testament to the dedication, passion, and professionalism exhibited daily by the men and women of the THP." The THP was the only Tennessee agency recognized. American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) also has notified Colonel Trott that he will receive the prestigious Martha Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for Highway Safety at the organization's International Conference in.


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