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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"
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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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90th Anniversary History Update
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Thank you to our 3rd Year Stetson Club Members for 2026: Ed Waltz ~ Ken Morckel ~ Tom Rice ~ Paul Meddles ~ Jack Lonier ~ Jim Chapman ~ John Magaw ~ Phil Osborne ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Rich Rucker ~ Bob Booker ~ Carl Roark ~ Robbie Hartsell ~ Ed Bowman ~ Dale LaRue ~ Steve Brode ~ Jim Garrison ~ Darryl Anderson  
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
2026_February_Aviation_Monthly_Report.pdf
​WHIO 7 / Troopers report over 5,000 distracted driving citations issued during 6-state crackdown
CBS News / Feds withhold $73 million in New York highway funds for issuing illegal commercial driving permits
WCPO 9 / Cincinnati Public Schools calls alleged ICE visit "alarming"
WBNS 10 / Columbus woman killed as husband changed flat tire on I-270
The Morning Show BG / Matt Geer and Michael Shaffer talk about their kidney donation experience
Click photo to link to the radio interview
Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post Commander Lt. Matthew Geer’s kidney transplant story is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of organ donation. After suffering from kidney failure due to Alport Syndrome, Lt. Geer received a kidney transplant from his close friend, Rossford Police Officer Michael Shaffer last month. Listen to their chat with Clint.
Spectrum News / Work zone crashes alter drivers behavior
Support our advocate at the Ohio Statehouse.  The annual Kevin Miller Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the Clover Valley Golf Club.  Click open the PDF below for the sign up flyer. 
Miller_Golf_Sign_Up.pdf
WKYC 3 / Troopers say no injuries reported when small plane crashes in Richfield
WSYX 6 / Wild video of rollover crash on US35 near Chillicothe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol posted video on Facebook of a car in a rollover accident.  The car is seen trying to pass a semi-truck, hitting another car, and flipping and rolling before coming to a stop.