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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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"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
District 4 Retirees 
Golf Outing 2026


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Retirees Cookout 2026 
Video 1
Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!

Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Robert C. Becker MD (3) ~ Lou Gliozzi (3) ~ Fred Summers (3) ~ Mike Kasler (3) ~ Jeff May (3) ~ Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (3) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz  (3) ~  Ken Morckel (3) ~ Paul Meddles (3) ~ Jim Chapman (3) ~ John Magaw (3)  ~ Sandy Chiaramonte (3) ~ Bob Booker (3)  ~ Carl Roark (3) ~ Robbie Hartsell (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3)

Stetson Club Patrons with at least 3 or more SC contributions
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

Retirees Cookout 2026 
Video 2

Patrolmman Frank Hossler Highway Dedication
Tuesday , September 8th at 1:00 Pm

Marysville Patrol Post
2600 Northwest Parkway
Marysville, Ohio 43040

RSVP to Lindi Miller @ Lmmiller@dps.Ohio.gov
License plate reader cameras across Columbus have been covered as the city investigates allegations that a police officer misused the system to run hundreds of searches unrelated to law enforcement business.
A 'Hubster' Reunion - Congratulations Lt. Mike Hasson, (seated with one of his 3 daughters)  celebrating retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio!  Mike's final assignment was at the Crime Lab but he spent much of his OSP career at the Patrol's original 24 hour intelligence center, commonly referred to as the "HUB."  Many of Mike's fellow Hubsters showed up on Friday to wish him well.  Congratulations Mike, enjoy your retirement and welcome to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association! 
Lt.Colonel Chuck Linek presented  Mike with his retirement credentials with OSHPRA board members Butch ad Brenda Collins who welcomes Mike to the Retirees' Association. 
WTRF 7 / OSP Lt. Mason Boyce urges drivers to slow down, be safe over Labor Day holiday weekend
WBNS 10 / Former trooper aquitted on all child sexual abuse materials charges
WCMH 4 / Ohio lawmakers ask ODOT to remove certain Flock camera installations
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective August 23rd, 2026.  Date pending for the formal promotion ceremony.



The formal ceremony for the August 23rd  promotion announcement has been scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 10:00 AM 

Promotion_Announcement_-_August_17_2026.pdf
Cleveland 19 / Child dies after pick-up crashes into home in Wayne County, OSHP investigating
WSYX 6 / City of Columbus covers Flock cameras, investigating CPD officer for alleged misuse 
WLWT 5 / Hamilton County Sheriff hits 'pause' button on Flock
The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.  


THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM.  Click open the PDF Flyer below.



2026_OSHPRA_Luncheon_Flyer.pdf
Cincinnati Enquirer / Governor DeWine says Haitian student's death a 'horrible tradegy"