MEDIA ADVISORY: THP Participates in Project Blue Light Ceremony
NASHVILLE --- Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be participating in the 8th Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event is hosted by Middle and East Tennessee chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and is a time for the community to come together to honor law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line everyday to protect the public. It is also a time to remember fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.