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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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Thanks to our STO 'Stetson Club' Patrons, listed below, for your additional commitment to the State Troopers of Ohio!


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

Charles Jones ~ Charles Linek ~ Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington


2024_-_State_Troopers_of_Ohio_Stetson_Club.pdf
"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
Snowbird Pizza Reception February 2025
Snowbird Golf Video
February 2025


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel

NEWS FLASH - EMMETT LAWSON MAKES HIS WEIGHT! - Emmett Lawson, born extremely early on December 13, 2024, has exceeded the 4 pound mark necessary for his much needed medical procedures at the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Childrens Hospital in Toledo. Emmett, the first child of Sgt. Garrett and Bekah Lawson, Bowling Green Patrol Post, continues to receive 'around-the-clock' medical care, having already endured several procedures necessary to improve his quality of life. On April 6th, Emmett's friends at the Bowling Green Patrol Post will be sponsoring a benefit at Pub 51 in Northwood.  Details can be found at  OSHPRetiree.org. 
90th Anniversary History Video
​Who's getting promoted?  Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.  

Announcement made on March 24th
Promotions are effective - April 6th
Ceremony Date pending

​Sharon K. Dwyer, age 89, surviving spouse of Sergeant Robert E. Dwyer, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. Robert graduated from the 44th Academy class on November 4, 1955, and passed away on February 7, 2018.

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

Link to the 175th Academy Class Graduation Ceremony on the Ohio Channel.
WCMH 4 / OSP Colonel Charles Jones gives 'State of the Patrol' annual address
WCMH 4 / Rep. Kevin Miller sponsors legislation in support of flying "Thin Blue Line" flags in HOA communities
WSYX 6 / Groveport police chief cleared of sexual harrassment allegations
General Discharge Video / Why are there so many types of law enforcement; local, state, & federal explained
CBS News / "Super Speeder" with 93 violations and suspended license, kills two in Brooklyn 
WSYX 6 / 4 people killed in seperate Columbus area accidents on Sunday
WKEF / 3 tornados confirmed from in Miami Valley from recent storms, one in Fayette County
WCMH 4 / Harsher drunk driving penalties taking effect next week
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