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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"
Snowbird 2026
Luncheon Business Meeting 
Snowbird 2026
Golf Outing 
Riverboat Luncheon

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
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Snowbird 2026
Pizza Party
Marriott Patio
Thank you to our 3rd Year Stetson Club Members for 2026: Tom Rice (4) Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz ~ (3) Ken Morckel (3) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ 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) ~ Rich Rucker (2) Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (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
2026_February_Aviation_Monthly_Report.pdf
2026_Aviation_March_Report.pdf
A Historical Overview of the firearms used by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 1933 to Present
OSHP_HISTORY_OF_DIVISION_ISSUED_FIREARMS.pdf
WANE 15 / Trucker indicted for allegedly not paying $22,000 in tolls on Ohio Turnpike
Cleveland.com / I-80 traffic stop leads to 11-year sentence for drug trafficking
WSYX 6 / Jurors hear dueling experts testify on where Casey Goodson Jr. was standing when shot
Congratulations ODPS Videographer Becci Meadows for being featured in the "Employee Spotlight" in the May edition of the ODPS Safety Scene publication! We are very proud of Becci, who began her career with the OSHP in 2007!  

Link to the May edition below.

ODPS Safety Scene - May 2026
WBNS 10 / 2 in critical condition after small plane crash in Fairfield County
WKBN 27 / OSHP report: Over 19,000 motorcycle crashes in the lasr 5 years
WKBN 27 / Former troopers say Ohio State Highway Patrol doles out unfair discipline
Dispatch / Ohio Public Pension Systems earned $26 Billion in 2025 as investment returns surge
WBNS 10 / OSHP provides update on injured in small plane crash near Lancaster
Miriam is 23 years old and is known for her kindness and determination. She has always been there for her friends and family, offering support and encouragement whenever it was needed. Recently, Miriam received the devastating news that she has Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. She is beginning chemotherapy this week, and the road ahead will be challenging for her and her family.  Miriam is the daughter of retired Major David and Daun Church.

Click to OSHPRetiree.org for additional details.