TN Highway patrol denies ICE traffic stop allegations

TN Highway patrol denies ICE traffic stop allegations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Highway Patrol leaders were under heavy scrutiny Wednesday as state lawmakers pressed them about explosive allegations involving troopers and federal ICE agents in Nashville. A recent media outlet report suggested some officers may have taken part in an informal “competition” to see who could make the most traffic stops — claims [...]

THP leadership denies knowledge of ICE operation conduct - Nashville Banner

During a budget hearing on Wednesday, Tennessee Highway Patrol leadership claimed to be “unaware” of conduct captured on video during a joint operation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. THP Colonel Matt Perry was pressed by a state senator to respond to footage of troopers using disparaging remarks about targets of the operation and apparently competing to make the most stops that resulted in immigration arrests.  Last week, the Banner p…