A parent said appreciates that Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Boyd stopped her son for speeding and gave him a firm talking. That made a strong impression on the 17-year-old and hopefully slows him down while improving his driving skills. During this pandemic, motorists traveling at higher speeds has resulted in more serious crashes. Sgt. Shawn Boyd with the Tennessee Highway Patrol is our Demos’ First Responder honoree!