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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

Inspiration 

Find Your Word for the Year of 2025!

From the Blog of Rev. Elaine J. Clinger Sturtz - "Living in the Different"


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
Retired Sergeant Christopher D. Pressler, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2025. Chris graduated from the 103rd academy class on July 16, 1978, and retired January 8, 2005. He is survived by his spouse, Michelle.

There will not be any public services.
 
Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement is known as a dangerous profession but a new study revealed that the risks aren’t just faced while on duty. Researchers from the new Lancet Regional Health study found that police officers face higher long-term health risks compared to the general population. 
​DEFIANCE, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of a member of the Defiance Post.  On social media Thursday, OSHP recognized the off-duty death of Defiance Post Sgt. Matthew Cook.  "Our thoughts are with Sergeant Cook’s family, the Findlay District and the Patrol family as a whole," OSHP said.
WTOL 11 / Ohio State Highway Patrol mourns the off-duty passing of Sergeant Matthew Cook
Your Ohio News / Ohio title fees to increase under state budget, $3 earmarked for the OSHP
WSYX 6 / One teen killed, another seriously injured in Morrow County crash
WSYX 6 / Rental Property owner tracks thieves breaking into cars, juveniles arrested 
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WTVG 13 / How mental health impacts first responders
WSYX 6 / Americans strongly support impaired driving countermeasures, AAA study finds
WCMH 4 / The off-duty health risk that police officers face