The Tennessee POST Commission convened on May 16, 2025, to address several key agenda items concerning law enforcement training and personnel matters. The meeting began with a review of background investigations for candidates transitioning between law enforcement academies.

The first significant discussion involved a candidate from the Galpin Police Department, who had undergone a background check. It was noted that the candidate had attended an orientation for a law enforcement academy prior to officially starting. However, it was revealed that the candidate withdrew from the program for personal reasons, and the commission conducted a thorough background investigation as part of the process.

Next, the commission considered a waiver request from the Coopertown Police Department for Teresa Judith Camp, who was hired on May 5, 2025. Camp had previously attended the Walgreens State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy but was dismissed for violating the academy's social media policy. The violation stemmed from a group photo posted on social media while she was in uniform. Camp acknowledged her mistake and expressed her desire to attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy starting July 5, 2025. The commission discussed the importance of adhering to social media policies and ultimately approved her waiver request.

Following this, the commission reviewed another waiver request from Walter State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy for Joseph Gonzalez. Gonzalez had previously attended the Knox County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Training Academy but voluntarily withdrew. Walter State sought approval for him to attend their academy in July 2025. The director of Walter State confirmed Gonzalez's online presence during the meeting, facilitating the discussion.

The commission concluded the meeting with a series of motions to approve the waivers, ensuring that both candidates would have the opportunity to continue their law enforcement training. The overall tone of the meeting emphasized the importance of compliance with training policies and the commitment to maintaining standards within law enforcement education in Tennessee.