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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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Snowbird 2026
Luncheon Business Meeting 
Snowbird 2026
Golf Outing 
Riverboat Luncheon

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
​READ THE FEBRUARY AVIATION REPORT



Snowbird 2026
Pizza Party
Marriott Patio
Thank you to our 3rd Year Stetson Club Members for 2026: Ed Waltz ~ Ken Morckel ~ Tom Rice ~ Paul Meddles ~ Jack Lonier ~ Jim Chapman ~ John Magaw ~ Phil Osborne ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Rich Rucker ~ Bob Booker ~ Carl Roark ~ Robbie Hartsell ~ Ed Bowman ~ Dale LaRue ~ Steve Brode ~ Jim Garrison ~ Darryl Anderson  
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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026
2026_February_Aviation_Monthly_Report.pdf
“They’re going to embark on a 6-month training at the academy down in Columbus,” said Staff Lt. Brian Vail. “It’s a military-style training. They’ll do 5 days a week and be able to come home on the weekends, but it’s very intense physically, mentally, they’ll be challenged.”
Support our advocate at the Ohio Statehouse.  The annual Kevin Miller Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the Clover Valley Golf Club.  Click open the PDF below for the sign up flyer. 
Miller_Golf_Sign_Up.pdf
WKBN 27 / Signing ceremony for the next class of troopers held at the Southington Patrol Post
WKYC 3 / Troopers release video footage of plane crash aftermath in Summit County
WTVG 13 / Inspector finds body in bridge framework on OTP in Lucas County
Cleveland 19 / Corvette driver dies, crashing at high speed on I-90 in Cleveland
WFMJ 21 / Five cadets from NE Ohio will begin their training tomorrow at OSHP Academy in Columbus
WKRC 12 / Driver arrested after surveyor was struck and killed in Clermont County  
WLWT 5 / 3 hospitalized after 'reckless driver' causes head-on crash in Lebanon
WBNS 10 / Ohio candidate for governor disqualified after running mate drops out
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones.  

The formal promotion ceremony has been scheduled for April30th .  



Congratulations to all of our newest promotees! 

Promotion_Ceremony_-_April_30_2026.pdf