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This website is dedicated to all Troopers and non-sworn employees, both past and present, whose hard work, dedication, loyalty and integrity have made the Ohio State Highway Patrol one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the Country.  Troopers who have dedicated their lives to the Patrol and put them on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of our great State deserve our support. 

It represents those who are proud to be a Trooper, proud of the Flying Wheel and proud to wear the black and gray.  It represents Troopers who serve their communities with respect, honesty and integrity.  It represents Troopers who respect the Highway Patrol and all it stands for.  It represents Troopers who love the Patrol and care about its future!

Trooper to Trooper is an independent website developed by a group of  retired Troopers focusing on the interests, issues, and activities affecting the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  Funding is provided by the retired Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 

All website content is reviewed and approved by the Trooper to Trooper Editorial Board.
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"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"
"With Respect"
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We appreciate the support of all living, retired Superintendents and those in memoriam who have shared in our journey.

Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte
EOW December 7th, 2014
Colonel Jack B. Walsh
EOW May 22nd, 2015
Colonel Thomas W. Rice
Colonel Warren H. Davies
Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall
Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel
Colonel Paul D. McClellan
Colonel Richard H. Collins
Colonel John Born
Colonel Paul Pride
Colonel Richard Fambro
Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG
EOW September 18, 2015


Pending retirements can be found at OSHPRetiree.org
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"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
Sunbird Reunion August 2025
Visiting with Fred Raby
September 2025

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
90th Anniversary History Video


Registration information is now available for the 2026 Snowbird Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida, March 5-7! The golf scramble will be at the historic Mayfair Country Club, with their new clubhouse and golf course upgrades! 


For additional details, link to OSHPRetiree.org 
50th Anniversary Celebration November 2025
Thanks to our newest STO Patrons, contributing monthly to our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol; Doug Hamman, Mark Nichols, Heath 
Strawser and our newest Stetson Club Patron, retired Captain Marvin Hill!  
Find out how you can support the lobbying efforts of the State Troopers of Ohio by linking to the STO page on this website.  One time contributions can be made through Paypal by clicking on our STO logo to the right!  State Troopers of Ohio is a registered 501(c)4. 
Marvin Hill
AP / Man who murdered Delaware State Trooper at DMV office said he was being harrassed by the police
National World / Footage of dramatic police chase in Ohio released by Ohio Highway Patrol
Cleveland News 5 / Video: Tow truck driver speaks out after tow trucks and OSP cruiser hit by semi on I-90
ACP / Remembering Trooper James Gross on the 30th Anniversary of his death; EOW January 19, 1996
WFIN / Findlay police officer completes Basic Police Program at the OSHP Academy
Ferzan Ahmed / How the Ohio Turnpike fights the scourge of human trafficking
To get help or report a trafficking tip, call the 24-hour National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888), or Text INFO or HELP to BEFREE (233733). This is a national toll-free hotline with interpreters available when needed. If you choose to text to provide information or obtain assistance, standard messaging and data rates may apply. Both methods of communication can be done anonymously. If you think someone faces immediate harm, call 911 or #677. 
WSYX 6 / 2 Central Ohio men murdered in random shooting while attending car show in Florida
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones.  Promotions are scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st at 1:00 PM. Congratulations to all of our newest promotees! 

Promotions_01212026.pdf
Herald Star - Gratitude for Law Enforcement - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Darren Johnson of the Steubenville Post,  interacts with Cross Creek students Lily Dray, Lexi Proger and Leon Rasicci. 
Herald- Star / Gratitude for law enforcement at Cross Creek Elementary celebrating LE Appreciation Day
WLWT 5 / 2 dead, including teacher, after head-on crash on I-71 in Warren County
ACP / ODOT snow plow rolls over, striking utility pole on SR511