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

Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG,

EOW September 18, 2015

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With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Lieutenant Robert G. Bistor, age 91 of Cambridge, (pictured left) of the 37th Academy Class on June 20th, 2021. He retired in 1981. Robert is the father of retired Major John Bistor.

Retired Trooper Gail D. Platzke, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Gail graduated from the 65th academy class on November 1, 1964 and retired January 20, 1996. He is preceded in death by his spouse, Patricia.

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

Disp. Robin Sanders, Cambridge DHQ June 27th

Agent Patrick O'Dowd, Columbus District June 30th

MCEIS Mike Schneider, Warren LCS July 2nd

Lt. Barry Call, Jackson Patrol Post July 1st

Tpr. Sidney Steele, Wilmington District July 2nd

Lt. Colonel Kevin Teaford, GHQ July 2nd

Sgt. Richard Sprague, Cleveland District July 2nd

S/Lt. William Menendez, GHQ-LCS July 6th

Lt. Stephanie Norman, Wooster Patrol Post July 16th

Sgt. Frank Horvath, Columbus District July 16th

Dispatcher Rebel Martin, Wilmington District July 29th

MCEI Drew Fowler, Wilmington LCS July 30th

IS3 Mary Watson, Computer Operations July 31st

Sgt. Steven Duteil, Piqua District August 2nd

Agent Steven Vassallo, OIU Akron August 31st