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.
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
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!
Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back Row (L-R): Lieutenant Chad A. Recker, Lieutenant Joshua W. Hunter, Sergeant Gabriel A. Duvall, Lieutenant Trevor A. T. Jasper. Middle Row (L-R): Sergeant Brandon P. Schreiber, Sergeant Josiah D. Custer. Front Row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Jeff D. Madden, Captain Tiffiany L. Meeks, Staff Lieutenant Molly J. Harris.
With our condolences we report the passing of retired Sergeant Robert 'Bob' Vanderwissel,age 78, on Friday, January 23rd. Bob was a graduate of the 94th Academy Class. As posted by his daughter, Brigitte Jobe, on Facebook:
With deep sadness, I share that my father has passed away.Our hearts are broken, but we are thankful for the love he gave and the memories we will always carry. We appreciate your kindness, prayers, and understanding as our family grieves. Thank you to everyone who has offered love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate this loss. Rest easy Dad
Retired Sgt. Dale Larue and our friends at the Cleveland Police Museum Vintage Car Fleet, proudly present SP 1413!
Restored to perfection, this 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, now dedicated to the memory of Trooper James R. Gross, Unit 1413, E.O.W. January 19, 1996.
Thank you to the Cleveland Police Vintage Car Fleet, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for their continued partnership, making these projects possible.
SP 1413 will be on display at the Toledo Auto Show, from Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st.
