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By: TMP Reports

Posted: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:17 am

Two Rutherford County troopers were named “Troopers of the Year” for the Tennessee Highway Patrol during a ceremony Friday at the THP Training Center in Nashville.

Trooper Shawn Boyd is Trooper of the Year 2007 for the Nashville District and Sgt. Anthony Caudle is Trooper of the Year for the Ninth/Administrative District. They were among 20 troopers honored throughout the state.

“These troopers represent the outstanding achievements of the men and women of the Tennessee Highway Patrol,” said Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. “Often, the public does not see the good work done by the officers of this fine organization.”

THP Colonel Mike Walker said, “many of these dedicated Troopers are being recognized for their hard work and enforcement activity, and others for concern for their fellow man and community involvement. All have exemplified professionalism, integrity and pride. I am proud of each one of them.”

Boyd is a lead member of the Interdiction Plus Team and serves as the Terrorism Liaison Officer for the District. He was selected for his keen investigative techniques, which have led to several major interdiction arrests, cash seizures and fugitive apprehensions. Trooper Boyd is an outstanding road Trooper and consistently works toward promoting public safety.

Caudle is currently assigned to the Executive Security Detail.

In October of 2007, then Trooper Caudle was off duty when he noticed an individual behind a church with what appeared to be a rifle.

Sgt. Caudle approached the individual and was able to secure the weapon and arrest the suspect. It was later learned that the subject was intoxicated and was accused of plotting to ambush Rutherford County Sheriff Truman Jones.

Tagged under Col. MIke Walker, Commissioner Dave Mitchell, Sgt. Anthony Caudle, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Trooper Shawn Boyd

Member Opinions:

By: Boo on 5/30/09
A well deserved honor for both these fine Troopers. Thank you both for all you do to keep us safe!

By: justawalkn on 6/1/09
Both Trooper are deserving of this award but i am very proud of Trooper Shawn Boyd this is his second time to reveive this award. Keep up the good work Shawn