Coming-Events

Elaine Sturtz, shares in Living In The Different, that grief is messy, hard, painful, filled with tears and loneliness, but also includes faith, hope and love. She walks through the journey, the emotions, the changes and hurts. Each grief is different, and grief changes our lives. We are different, and how we live and interact with others is different. The journey of grief takes different forms as we learn to live and mingle joy and sorrow together. Elaine offers hope, a hope of hope, through these passages of sorrow and loss. Hope is found in our faith in God who is love, and love never ends.

Life Lessons of a Lone Trooper. The full meaning of a person’s life is revealed in how they live on in the hearts of others. It is their legacy and influence that bears fruit. David D. Sturtz made a difference in this world and leaves a legacy through his work – in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, as the first Inspector General of the State of Ohio and as a friend. Dave was a story teller and giver of life lessons. The book shares his stories and the fruit of his labor.

Available on Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Lone-Trooper-Legacy/dp/0998310255/

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Different-passages-through-sorrow/dp/0998310239/

Thank you for your interest in ordering a copy of REV: Service Above Self by Richard D. Ellsworth with Mike Crispen, which details the inspiring life of Reverend Ellsworth including his service in World War 2 and his work as the long-time chaplain for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The paperback book is now available for sale through the OSHP Auxiliary Store for $16.95. To order a copy, use the link below.

http://www.oshpauxstore.org/detail.php?product=651&category_id=15

All profits from the sale of this book will be used to support the work and mission of the OSHP Chaplain Program.

If you order the book you can opt to pick it up at the OSHP Academy for no added charge or pay for shipping to your address. The Auxiliary store also sells a number of other items with can be shipped with the book for little or no additional shipping cost.

HELP US HELP THE PATROL! State Troopers of Ohio Inc. will be actively seeking the support of the Ohio General Assembly and others in Ohio government leadership to support the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Our video provides a historical perspective of the philanthropic work done by the first State Troopers of Ohio organization, sanctioned in 1958. Our resurrected organization, supported by the retired Colonels of the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a Board of Directors of various ranks, is requesting your help to move the Patrol forward. Details and a donation form can be found by linking to our State Troopers Inc webpage.

SIGN AND RETURN YOUR RELEASE FOR THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DIRECTORY!

THE DIRECTORY IS BACK ONLINE AS OF OCTOBER 28TH

Retirees' Association Members and STO Patrons,

Effective communication is critical to the success of any public service group. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System Online Directory is absolutely critical to the success of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and the State Troopers of Ohio, Inc. You were recently mailed a release form to allow the continuance of your contact information to be published on this password protected directory. Please take the time to complete this form and return it by mail to the OSHPRS.

Colonel Richard Collins, Retired

Website Manager / Memberships

Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association

Happy New Year - A few 2023

New Year Resolution

Suggestions from

TroopertoTrooper.com!

1. Not in the Retirees' Association? Join Us!

If you are a uniform or civilian retiree of the Ohio State Highway Patrol you can join the Retiree's Association. If you have ever WORKED for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, you can become an Associate Member. Established in 1975 and still going strong with over 1400 members, you can be part of this special group for only $1.00 per month. Link to the membership page at OSHPRetiree.org

The Retirees' Association is a registered 501(c)(3).

2. Not a State Troopers of Ohio Patron? Sign Up!

Anyone, ANYONE, can support the recently resurrected State Troopers of Ohio Inc. As a registered 501 (c) (4), the STO has been actively lobbying members of the Ohio General Assembly to improve the pay and benefits of our active duty employees and, in turn, strengthening the financial stability of the Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System. Working with our legislative agents at the Batchelder Company, progress has been made! As addressed by Colonel Jones in his message to the field legislation was codified during the lame duck session of the 134th GA that established a framework for restructuring the pay range for certain exempt employees. Earlier in 2022, troopers were provided a pay range increase in addition to the increase provided in their collective bargaining agreement. Also, legislation was passed to increase the entry age to be a trooper to less than 40 years, from the previous 35 years. All of these changes were made to help improve the Patrol's competitive position in todays extremely difficult law enforcement recruiting environment. But as noted by Colonel Jones, "While this is a start, it is not the finish line. Much more work will continue to occur until we reach our goals." We agree!

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.

Please join me in congratulating Captain Jerrod A. Savidge, Bucyrus District commander, on his upcoming retirement from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He served the Division and the citizens of Ohio with honor and distinction for more than 30 years.

Command-level promotions enhance our operational and administrative functions by leveraging the talents our employees possess, strengthening us as a Division and positioning us for continued success.

I am proud to announce the promotion of Staff Lieutenant Scott C. Rike to captain, who will assume command of the Bucyrus District effective Sunday, December 3, 2023.

As superintendent, I want to express my sincere appreciation to both of these leaders for their dedication to the Division while providing Service with a Purpose.

Colonel Chuck Jones

Superintendent

What is the OSP Benefit Fund?

Every year, our Troopers are asked to make their annual $15.00 contribution to the "Benefit Fund." The Benefit Fund was created years ago to provide troopers, uniform retirees, and their families immediate help as the result of a death or injury to the trooper or family member.

Do you know the benefits to the benefit fund? Is your beneficiary designation current?

Click open this PDF to find out.

SIGN AND RETURN YOUR RELEASE FOR THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DIRECTORY!

Retirees' Association Members and STO Patrons,

Effective communication is critical to the success of any public service group. The often used but currently absent Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System Online Directory is absolutely critical to the success of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and the State Troopers of Ohio, Inc. You were recently mailed a release form to allow the continuance of your contact information to be published on this password protected directory. Please take the time to complete this form and return it by mail to the OSHPRS.

As has always been the case, only fellow uniform retirees and a limited number of administrative personnel from the Division can access this directory. As the website and membership manager for the Retirees’ Association, we access this directory almost on a daily basis to reach out to our members in distress or for some other concern. Please take the time to complete and return this form. Contact me with any questions or concerns: 419-937-7980 or [email protected]. Thank you for your support and membership!

Colonel Richard Collins, Retired

Website Manager / Memberships

Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association

February 10th, 2025 - Thank you State Representative Kevin D. Miller and State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari for taking the time to join us for our February State Troopers of Ohio meeting and sharing your insights into the priorities of the 136th General Assembly and the issues impacting Ohio and the Ohio State Highway Patrol in the coming year. Thanks to OSTA President Kari Root and Dave Richendollar for joining us and to our friends at the Batchelder Company (Troy Judy, Chad Hawley, and Hunter Wright) for coordinating the meeting and facilitating the discussion.