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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"
 Auxiliary Academy Store
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!
Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Jeff May (3) ~ Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (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) ~ Brad Kunze (3) ~ Rich Rucker (2) ~  Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2) ~ R. Scotty Bordon (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
STO Director Tom Rice visiting with STO supporter Brad Kunze at the Memorial Tournament
Make your reservation for the 2026 Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, August 8th, at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo, Ohio. Visit with our famous Hartman Farm Retirees who are glad to tell you 'How it used to be!,' Click open and print out the PDF below. We hope to see you there!


Sgt. Burt Wilson and Trooper Dalton Surbey with the Ohio State Highway Patrol join WTOL 11 to talk about the organization's recruitment efforts.
2026_Sunbird_Flyer.pdf
Click open the PDF below to view the Operational Overview of the OSHP Aviation Section
2026_May_Monthly_Report.pdf
WTOL 11 / Interested in joining the Highway Patrol? Recruitment efforts are happening now!
WSYX 6 / CDL certification process under scrutiny following semi crash that killed Gahanna man
WSYX 6 / Ohio is named "First in Business" in U.S. by CNBC for the first time
Statehouse News / Ohio teachers urge lawmakers to restore educators' power on pension board
With our condolences we report the passing of  retired Lieutenant Theodore 'Ted' Van Scoy, age 85, of the 63rd Academy Class. Ted was a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ann Van Scoy.  

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org

Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective June 28th, 2026.

The formal promotion ceremony is 
scheduled for July 23rd at 11:00 AM  

Promotion_Announcement_June_18_2026.pdf
WFMJ 21 / Boardman police, OSHP respond to pursuit, crash near Meadowbrook Avenue
WLWT 5 / 17-year-old high school senior killed in Highland County crash
WLWT 5 / Mason officer fired for uniform violation, dishonesty, related to departments tattoo policy
USA Network / Rittman officer remembered as 'good man' and 'sweet soul'