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!
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Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!
Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Robert C. Becker MD (3) ~ Lou Gliozzi (3) ~ Fred Summers (3) ~ Mike Kasler (3) ~ Jeff May (3) ~ FredGoldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (3) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz (3) ~ Ken Morckel (3) ~ Paul Meddles (3) ~ Jim Chapman (3) ~ John Magaw (3) ~ Sandy Chiaramonte (3) ~ Bob Booker (3) ~ Carl Roark (3) ~ Robbie Hartsell (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3) ~ Gene Archer (3)
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March 27, 2026
Retirees Cookout 2026
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The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM. Click open the PDF Flyer below.
With our condolences, we report the passing of active Sergeant Tyler Paul Carr, age 46, of Shelby, formerly of Smithville, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, following injuries sustained in an off duty motorcycle accident. Sergeant Carr was assigned to the Mansfield Patrol Post having served over 22 years at the time of his death.
Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
Thank you State Representative Cindy Abrams (R-29) for meeting with the State Troopers of Ohio Executive Board at our most recent monthly meeting! Thanks to the Batchelder Company for hosting our meeting.
Rep. Abrams is a former Cincinnati Police Officer and serves on the House Public Safety Committee. A great discussion about law enforcement priorities, public safety, pensions, and providing guardrails for Flock technology. A strong supporter of all Ohio law enforcement officers!
Butch Collins, Bob Booker, Ken Morckel, Tom Rice, Rep. Abrams, Rob Hartsell, Brenda Collins, Darryl Anderson, Jim Spurrier. See less
Colonel Charles Jones announced the following command level promotions on Wednesday, October 14th.
- Staff Lieutenant Andre T. Swinerton to captain, who will assume command of the Training Academy, following the promotion of Major Jeffrey S. Davis.
- Staff Lieutenant Alan D. Dunbar will be promoted to captain, and will assume command of the Bucyrus District, following the retirement of Captain Scott C. Rike.
These command promotions will be effective Sunday, October 18, 2026, and will be formally recognized at the promotion ceremony on Friday, October 30, 2026.
