A RESOLUTION to appoint Lowell Russell to the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
Summary
SR0030 is a Senate resolution that appoints Lowell Russell to serve as the Senate’s citizen member on the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. The resolution recites the statutory basis for the commission and its role in supporting the Governor in developing, planning, and implementing law enforcement training programs, as well as administering funds to further officer training across Tennessee.
The resolution highlights Russell’s background as a former Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant, his 14 years of service in law enforcement, his criminal justice education, and his prior appointment to the commission in 2017. It also notes his injury in the line of duty and his continued public service as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, presenting him as a qualified and respected choice for reappointment.
Impact
The resolution does not amend substantive state law; it carries out an appointment authorized by Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-8-102, which allows the Senate to appoint one citizen to the POST Commission. Its practical effect is to place Lowell Russell on the commission, where he will participate in oversight and guidance related to law enforcement training standards and related funding for officers in Tennessee.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been received very favorably. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended adoption unanimously, and the full Senate adopted the resolution by a 32-0 vote. The bill text itself is strongly supportive of Russell, emphasizing his qualifications, service, and dedication to law enforcement, and there is no evidence in the available record of organized opposition.
Contention
There is little visible contention in the available materials. Because this is a nomination-style resolution rather than a policy bill, any disagreement would likely have centered on the appropriateness of Russell’s appointment or the broader composition of the POST Commission, but no such objections appear in the committee or floor vote record provided. The unanimous committee and floor support suggest the appointment was broadly accepted.
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