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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!


Gilbert Cook-(EOW 9/13/2023)

Thomas Rice-Jim Garrison-Kenneth Marshall-Edward Waltz-Sandy Chiaramonte-Fred Summers-Robbie Hartsell-Al Branstiter-Fred Goldstein-Delmer Dunlap- Kenneth Morckel-Blaine Keckley-Robert Warner-Carl Roark-Warren Davies-Jeff May
Magnum Davis-Denny Bueno-Darryl Anderson-Ernie Wilson-William Healy-Mike Kasler-James Chapman-Dale LaRue-Roger Landis-J.P. Allen-
Donald Goodman-Bob.Booker-John Magaw-Arnie Schropp-Brad Kunze-Paul Meddles-Dale Cline-Richard Fogt-Lou Gliozzi-Tim Mahoney-Ginny Fogt - Keith Miller - Steve Brode - Rich Rucker Ron Klier - Jack Lonier - Phil Osborne

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
​Colonel Charles Jones will discuss significant accomplishments and future strategic divisional goals.

His presentation can be watched live on the Ohio Channel by clicking open the link below.

www.ohiochannel.org/live/special-events

​COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 175th Academy Class graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy after 28 weeks of intense training.
WSYX 6 / Columbus police graduates 146th Recruit Class as hiring challenges continue
News Nation / How much do you need to be in the top 1%?
WHIO 7 / Trotwood woman killed in hit-and-run, Troopers looking for suspect vehicle
AP / Florida man executed for killing of 8-year-old and her grandmother
WCPO 9 / Batavia Village residents upset about selling of police K-9
​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

WBNS 10 / Ohio State Police announce safety improvements for campus and surrounding area
The Review / Two local Mahoning Valley residents earn honor in recent OSHP trooper class
Houston 2 / Two Harris County deputies dies by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support 
Cleveland.com / Don't take marijuana revenue from towns and cities 
WTVG 13 / Local expert discusses First Responder mental health