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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"
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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
​With our condolences we report the passing of retired Sergeant Timothy 'Tim' Dawson, age 66, of the 109th Academy Class, on Wednesday, January 21st. From wife Suzie's post on Facebook: My heart is broken. Timothy Dean Dawson, I will love you forever. Hospice has been amazing. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Thank you all for the prayers! He’s free, he’s walking, he’s with Jesus!

Service information will be provided when available at OSHPRetiree.org.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A life-saving response in Youngstown is drawing attention to the first-responder who arrived on the scene. His performance is being heralded as part of a recruiting effort by the State Highway Patrol.
Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back Row (L-R): Lieutenant Chad A. Recker, Lieutenant Joshua W. Hunter, Sergeant Gabriel A. Duvall, Lieutenant Trevor A. T. Jasper. Middle Row (L-R): Sergeant Brandon P. Schreiber, Sergeant Josiah D. Custer. Front Row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Jeff D. Madden, Captain Tiffiany L. Meeks, Staff Lieutenant Molly J. Harris.
WBNS 10 / OSU Police open joint sub-station with Columbus Police on 11th at North High Street
WKEF / Ohio State Highway Patrol urges caution on SR 49 and other rural roads
WHIO 7 / Ohio State Highway Patrol will be removing abandoned vehicles prior to anticipated storm
Cleveland.com / Lawmakers weigh security for candidates amid Ramaswamy issues  with security firm
​Retired Sergeant Richard L. Schell, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. Richard graduated from the 41st academy class on March 12, 1954, and retired January 28, 1977. He is survived by his spouse, Arlene.

With our condolences, we report the passing of Sandra Fide, spouse of retired Trooper Jeffrey Fide, a graduate of the 114th Academy Class.  Jeff retired in 2014.  Sandra passed on January 11th following a couragous 3 year battle with cancer. 

Service and condolence information is available at OSHPRetiree.org.
Fox 8 / Ohio State Highway Patrol statistics show road rage is on the rise
Peak of Ohio / OSHP, ODOT send out news release on approaching winter storm, urging caution
WKBN 27 / Life-saving response in Youngstown highlights trooper's job
Mahoning Matters / Ohio State Troopers seize 3,000 grams of cocaine in Mahoning County