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

Colonel Richard Fambro

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

EOW September 18, 2015

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'Over 400 retirees, actives, or friends of the Patrol have provided a monetary gift of support to the STO to fund our legislative efforts. Many of our uniform retirees have made a $5.00 per month pledge from their monthly pension. Link to our STO page to learn more about the STO and how you can support our efforts in 2023.

“We weren’t sure of how long Trooper Wilson would be in the hospital, how long it would take for him to recover, if his house would need any alterations when he got to come home, what his compensation would look like while he is off work recovering. Our group of friends came up with a few ideas, one of which was to start a GoFundMe and the other idea was to start planning a benefit with a silent auction to raise money for Trooper Wilson and the family. We wanted our friend to be able to focus on getting better and not get stressed out by any financial burdens.” - Cory Holliday, friend of Trooper Wilson

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper Wayne L. Smith, 84, of Tiffin, who died peacefully at 11:36 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. Wayne was a graduate of the 56th Academy Class. He retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife Shirley.

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

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Pictured are front (L-R): Lieutenant Brian R. McFarland, Lieutenant Jeremy D. Allen, and Lieutenant Kyle L. Mackie; back (L-R): Sergeant Jennifer Makris, Sergeant Nicholas L. Palmer, Staff Lieutenant Maurice Waddell, Sergeant Chase A. Watts, and Sergeant Justin E. Daley. Not pictured is Sergeant Matthew B. Langston.