The Trooper Pitch has paid off with 11 new officers from other states
New cadet class for Tennessee Highway Patrol
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – In the middle of a nationwide trooper shortage, Governor Lee made a recruiting video to snipe officers from other states.
The Governor pitched pay incentives, no income tax and promised that Tennessee would not make them get a Covid vaccine.
The effort has landed 11 new troopers so far.
“Just last week, we welcomed five new troopers to our ranks from across the country to strengthen public safety,” said Gov. Lee. “I challenge these new Tennesseans to recruit their former colleagues to the best agency in the country as we continue to welcome troopers nationwide to join us in Tennessee.”
The governor’s pitch video:
