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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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"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"
"With Respect"
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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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"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
Sunbird Reunion August 2025
Visiting with Fred Raby
September 2025

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
90th Anniversary History Video


Registration information is now available for the 2026 Snowbird Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida, March 5-7! The golf scramble will be at the historic Mayfair Country Club, with their new clubhouse and golf course upgrades! 


For additional details, link to OSHPRetiree.org 
50th Anniversary Celebration November 2025
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones.  Promotion ceremonies are pending.  Congratulations to all of our newest promotees! 

October Aviation Report

What's happening at the OSHP Aviation Section? Read their monthly report by clicking the PDF below. 
2025_October_Monthly_Report.pdf
Thanks to our newest STO Patrons, contributing monthly to our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol; Doug Hamman, Mark Nichols, Heath 
Strawser and our newest Stetson Club Patron, retired Captain Marvin Hill!  
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. 
Marvin Hill
Promotions Effective 12142025
WBNS 10 / Video released of fatal crash involving Columbus Police cruiser, OSP continues investigation
WBNS 10 / Former Pike County police officer sentenced to 25 years for running drug trafficking ring
Help us congratulate Andrew Boyer, a seventh grade student from Tippecanoe Middle School, who was this year's Patrol Holiday Card Contest winner!

His artwork will be featured in the Patrol’s quarterly publication, the Flying Wheel, used as the Patrol holiday social media graphic and will be the design of the Colonel’s 2025 official holiday card.
WSYX 6 / Whitehall Councilman sworn in after release from jail, Chief says sex crimes case is 'overwhelming'
Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back Row (L-R): Sergeant Jared R. Paine, Lieutenant Brian J. Beal, Lieutenant Brice A. Nihiser, Lieutenant Lindsay J. Barrett and Sergeant Daniel J. Harrison. Front Row (L-R): Sergeant Jose A. Alcantara-Rodriguez, Captain Geoffrey S. Freeman, Major Daniel E. Springs, Staff Lieutenant Bradley R. Bishop and Program Administrator 3 Sylvia Martinez.
Fox 19 / Body camera video shows deadly police shooting of Christopher Lindner
WBNS 10 / Columbus police officer placed on administrative leave following fatal crash
WKTN / OSP Trooper, citizen, rescue kitten almost struck by semi
Ashland Now / Changing of the guard at the Ashland Patrol Post; Bishop moving to Bucyrus