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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.
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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 Pizza Reception February 2025
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February 2025


90th Anniversary History Update
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90th Anniversary History Video
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is celebrating 50 Years of service to the retired and active ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  We will be having a special event in celebration of this historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. Details will be forthcoming.  

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Sergeant Frank Bober, a graduate of the ​58th Academy Class, on June 21, 2025. Frank began his service in career in 1962 and retired on March 1, 1990. He is survived by his wife Cheryle. 



With our condolences, we report the passing of Lois Nadine "Deanie" Devoll, age 96, on June 20th, 2025. She is the surviving spouse of retired Captain James Devoll, a graduate of the 27th Academy Class. 


Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
​Who's getting promoted?  Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.  The ceremony has been scheduled for July 1st, 2025.




Promotions_7012025.pdf
WTOL 11 / Ohio is seeing a rise in fatal traffic deaths this summer 
WKBN 27 / OSHP drug dog helps find cocaine stash during traffic stop on I-680
WSYX 6 / Columbus police officer is suing Whitehall police officers for "incompetance" after being shot 
Registration information is now available for the OSHPRA 2025 Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for August 9th.
Sunbird_Flyer_2025.pdf
Cincinnati.com / Cincinnati police starting new "Drone" unit, will cover the city by years end
Gary Favors (Commentary) / Police can't protect Cincinnati if we can't recruit and keep them on the job
WLIO / Semi strikes multiple vehicles in crash on I-75 Thursday morning
TNND Video / Semi crashes into bucket truck with worker inside
Bekky Baker (Commentary) / Stealing a car should not be a death sentence
* TTT provides a variety of editorial pieces for the commentary section, expressing the view 
of the authors cited but not necessarily the views of those on our Editorial Board. 

Thanks to our Patrons from the ACTIVE RANKS who are supporting the STO!

Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington ~ Micah Flatt ~ William Caldwell 

Thanks to our newest Patrons from the Retired Ranks! 

Scott Carrico ~ Ann Geer ~ Matthew Tharp ~ Thomas Gerber ~ Steven Bacsi