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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.
WELCOME TO TROOPER TO TROOPER
"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"
"With Respect"
Link to Auxiliary Academy Store
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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New Philadelphia STO Visit 
May 2024
Thanks to our STO 'Stetson Club' Patrons, listed below, for your additional commitment in 2024 to the State Troopers of Ohio!


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-Jeff May
Magnum Davis-Denny Bueno-Darryl Anderson-Ernie Wilson-William Healy-Mike Kasler-James Chapman-Dale LaRue-Roger Landis-J.P. Allen-
Donald Goodman-Bob.Booker-John Magaw-Arnie Schropp-Brad Kunze-Paul Meddles-Dale Cline-Richard Fogt-Lou Gliozzi-Tim Mahoney-Ginny Fogt - Keith Miller

2024_-_State_Troopers_of_Ohio_Stetson_Club.pdf
"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
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Thank you retired Lt. Arnie Schropp for your 'Stetson Club' support of the STO!
Mansfield Post Reunion
August 2024
The Marion Post Gathering is back!
Same Good Time at a New Location
Hope to see you there!
Post 51 Gathering 
Current, retirees, family and friends  
Shovel City Drinkery 
181 North Main Street 
Marion, Ohio 43302 
Thursday, October 24, 2024 
6:00 p.m.
Ravenna Retirees 
Pancake Breakfast
Thursday October 24th @ 9:00 AM
Ravenna Post Community Room

RSVP AP1 Renee Hawkins at [email protected] or call 330-297-1441
​With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Sergeant William Thomas (Tom) Ariss, age 88, on Friday, October 4th. Tom was a graduate of the 49th Academy Class. He retired in 1988 after 30 years of dedicated service. Tom was a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and supporter of State Troopers of Ohio Inc. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (nee: O’Kelly) Ariss. Tom is also the Father-in-Law of active S/Lieutenant Doug Hammon, Bucyrus DHQ.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
Thank you retirees Lou & Deb Gliozzi for your 'Stetson Club' support of the STO!
Who's getting promoted? Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.  

Who is Major Jacob Pyles?  Read the news release on the newest addition to the Senior Staff. 

Promotions October 15th
Sunbird - Annual Luncheon 
September 2024
Mahoning Matters / Troopers make 54 felong arrests in Six-State effort.  How many in Mahoning?
Richland Source / 20-year-old Richland County highway worker hit, killed at worksite
Cleveland News 5 / Fewer car crashes in East Cleveland after troopers help depleted department
Sentinal-Tribune / Black & Blue but alive! Safety belts saved this Bowling Green couple
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s History Unit is looking for a contract worker. This contract is for 15-20 hours per week for a six-month period and the potential to extend beyond the initial six months. 

A complete job discription and application information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

WSYX 6 / Whitehall police named in lawsuit over in custody death, use of force incident
WLWT 5 / Warren County mourns the death of former trooper, sheriff Tom Ariss
Spectrum / Ohio State Highway Patrol will focus efforts on I-70 this weekend
Cleveland 19 / Northeast Ohio has the most pedestrian related crashes
WSYX 6 / Mayor Ginther denies illegally requiring his secretary to work on his campaign