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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"
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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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"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
Snowbird 2026
Luncheon Business Meeting 
Snowbird 2026
Golf Outing 
Riverboat Luncheon

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Snowbird 2026
Pizza Party
Marriott Patio
Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!
Tom Rice (4) Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (3) ~ Brad Kunze (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) ~ Ed Bowman (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Rich Rucker (2) ~  Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2)

Total Stetson Club Contributions in parentheses
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
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Retired Sgt. Jim Garrison and
STO Secretary Brenda Collins
Major Anne Ralston, Office of Personnel, has announced her retirement, effective June 1st, 2026, after 28 years of dedicated service.  

Last day festivities are scheduled for Friday, May 29th. Details can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

Congratulations Anne. Enjoy your retirement.
Sign Up Now for the Nicholas Cayton Legacy Run scheduled for Sunday, September 27th
Cincinnati Enquirer / Ohio moves one step closer to offering "Blackout"  license plates 
Marion Star / Honoring fallen heroes this Memorial Day, Coast to Coast
WKYC 3 / 5 Cleveland officers injured during chase, gunfire exchange responding to eastside shooting 
News 9 / Victoria Australia police officer falls to death while hiking in Peru
WTOL 11 / Troopers using "enforcement semi" in the Toledo area of the Ohio Turnpike
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Fox 19 / Man found dead after hit-and-run on Old State Route 74 in Clermont County
WSYX / Upper Arlington weighs registration requirements for e-bikes, e-scooters amid safety concerns
WCMH 4 / Ohio uncle, nephew duo suspected of possessing nearly $6 million in cocaine