Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Citizens' Trooper Academy

Spring Session Begins March 21st

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 2017 Spring Citizens’ Trooper Academy.  Classes in Nashville start March 21st at The Tennessee Highway Patrol Training Center.  Sessions are Tuesday nights and will run from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. weekly.

The academy, which consists of approximately 30 hours of training, runs 10 weeks.  It is designed to give citizens a better understanding and awareness of THP and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.  Citizens receive hands-on instruction and training from state troopers and other department personnel.  Topics covered include: investigations, special operations, homeland security, and many other areas of the patrol, as well as driver license and handgun permit issuance.

Participants must be at least 21-years-old, available to attend weekly three-hour sessions with no more than one absence, sign required waivers and agreements, and have no criminal history.

The deadline to register is February 24, 2017.  Applications must be returned by that date for processing.

For more information, contact Sergeant Bill Fitzgerald at 615-743-3907 or bill.fitzgerald@tn.gov.

Click here to download an application now or go online to www.TN.Gov/safety . You may also request an application by sending an email to email.safety@tn.gov.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety) mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.