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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 in 2024 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

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Mansfield Post Reunion
August 2024
Thank you retirees Steve & Peggy Brode for your 'Stetson Club' support of the STO!
​Who's getting promoted?  Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.  

Promotions - TBD
Sunbird - Annual Luncheon 
September 2024

In tribute to Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte on the 10th Anniversary of his passing, December 7th, 2014. After earning the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, 1st Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Major, he served as Lt. Colonel for one year prior to being appointed as the Patrol’s 6th Superintendent on Nov. 1, 1965. Numerous programs, policies and practices were developed and implemented during Colonel Chiaramonte's tenure as Superintendent, having been institutionalized by the Patrol, including the Trooper of the Year and Blue Max Auto Larceny Award.  On his grave marker the words, Noblesse Oblige - the strong shall lift the weak.  Rest in Peace Colonel Bob. (Click photo to view 2011 tribute video)


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel

It's time to make your reservations for the 2025 Snowbird Reunion!  The Flyer can be downloaded at OSHPRetiree.org. 
With our condolences, we report the passing of John Russell March, age 49, of Panama City, Florida. John is the adult son of retired Trooper John L. March of the 96th Academy Class. Trooper March retired in 1992. John Russell is survived by his wife, Dr. Megan March.

Services are pending. Condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org. 

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Front row (L-R): Lieutenant Drew A. Untied, Staff Lieutenant Aaron E. Vollmer, Program Administrator 3 Davius Reichelderfer. Back row (L-R): Lieutenant Eric D. Holbrook, Lieutenant Thomas G. Cassity.
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