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

A Message from STO Director Thomas Rice

Retirees have a lot of decisions to make when entering retirement, including donation decisions about the 3 "unique organizations dedicated to supporting those who served with honor and distinction in the Ohio State Highway Patrol," as described by HPRS Director Carl Roark in the November edition of the HPRS Retirees Newsletter.

I appreciate Director Roark providing an overview and history of these 3 non-profit organizations. Since my retirement, I have always been a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association (OSHPRA) . I was honored to attend and speak at the OSHPRA 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 8th. I am equally honored to serve as the Director of State Troopers of Ohio Inc, our newest non-profit, created in 2022. Donations to State Troopers Inc. are used to support our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Donation information can be found on the STO page of this website.

Thank you Director Roark for providing this summary which has been reproduced in the PDF below.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol History Unit is looking for a OSP Retiree with an interest in preserving the great history of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This is a "contract" position starting at $32.45 per hour, with a maximum of $45,000 for FY 26. Work a few hours a week for the OSHP, make some extra cash, and build up your Social Security Credits. Click to OSHPRetiree.org for the details.

Photo by: WPTV, WESH, Indian River County Sheriff's Office

Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, 47, was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 21, 2025, while serving an eviction notice at the Bermuda Club community north of Indian River Shores.