Trooper to Trooper Columbus, OH 43228

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.

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

'Over 500 retirees, actives, or friends of the Patrol have provided a monetary gift of support to the STO to fund our legislative efforts. Many of our uniform retirees have made a $5.00 per month pledge from their monthly pension. Link to our STO page to learn more about the STO and how you can support our efforts in 2024.

Gilbert Cook (EOW 9/13/2023)

Thomas Rice Jim Garrison

Kenneth Marshall Edward Waltz

Sandy Chiaramonte Fred Summers

Robbie Hartsell Al Branstiter

Fred Goldstein Delmer Dunlap

Kenneth Morckel Blaine Keckley

Robert Warner Carl Roark

Warren Davies

Magnum Davis

Darryl Anderson

William Healy

James Chapman

Roger Landis

Donald Goodman

John Magaw

Brad Kunze

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Captain Donald "Don" Slemmer, 86, of the 58th Academy Class, on April 16, 2024, with his family at his side. Don provided 31 years of service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol followed by 10 years as Director of Operation Lifesaver. He also served on the Executive Board of TroopertoTrooper.com and was a charter patron of State Troopers of Ohio Inc. He is survived by his wife JoAnn.

With our condolences, we report the passing of Retired Sergeant Jeffrey G. Fisher, age 63, on Monday, April 15th, 2024. Jeffrey graduated from the 113th academy class on September 10th, 1984, and retired May 20th, 2000. He is survived by his spouse, Michele.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

On May 4, 1948, the Patrol placed into service its first aircraft ‐‐ a sleek Beechcraft Bonanza. It was originally to be used not for enforcement purposes, but for disaster relief, air searches, transportation, photography, and "errands of mercy." Sgt. E. P. Webb flew the first Patrol mission on June 8, 1948. During the flight Sgt. Webb broadcast a radio signal which reached all posts and most cars. While airborne he also spotted a disabled vehicle and directed officers to the scene, recording the first aircraft assist. That first mission, as well as Sgt. Webb's ardent support of an aircraft program, earned him the title "father of Patrol aviation."