Ohio State Highway Patrol

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A recent OVI stop from the Akron Post shows a vehicle driving down the middle of W. Market St. stopped on the wrong side of the road. Be the difference, help stop dangerous drivers. Connect with a recruiter today forms.interviewnow.io/candidates/for…

Lt. Howard, Tpr. Haas and K-9 Chance had the opportunity to talk to students at Linden Elementary in Hamilton today. We discussed traffic safety and answered questions about careers in law enforcement. The students enjoyed meeting K-9 Chance and we really liked meeting them.

Congratulations to Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3 James D. Jones, Bucyrus District, who was recognized today for his 35 years of service to the state of Ohio! He was presented a certificate of recognition by Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Charles A. Jones.

Enjoy the madness responsibly. If you’re celebrating the tournament, plan a sober ride home. #DriveSober

Congratulations to Lieutenant David J. Dillon, Critical Communications Center, who was recognized yesterday for his 35 years of service to the state of Ohio! He was presented a certificate of recognition by Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Charles A. Jones.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're drinking today, remember to secure a safe and sober ride home. ☘️ Use a ride share service 🌈 Designate a sober driver ☘️ Use public transportation

This Severe Weather Awareness Week, have a plan to keep yourself and your loved ones safe against severe weather possibilities both at home and on the road. For more information on how to be ready, visit weathersafety.ohio.gov/weather-safety…

This National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, we’re reminding everyone to make safety your first priority on the road. Together, we can help keep Ohio’s roads safer.

The best kinds of celebrations include safe, sober drives. Here's some options to make sure you get home safely from any St. Patrick's Day celebrations: ☘️ Use a ride share service 🌈 Designate a sober driver ☘️ Use public transportation

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating - just make sure you’re doing it safely. Make the smart choice. Celebrate responsibly and drive sober.

Ohio saw 6,149 traffic deaths from 2021–2025. Most happened at night and on weekends. 2025 brought a 3.7% drop — let’s keep driving that number down in 2026.

For the best St. Patrick's weekend, plan a safe, sober ride home. Here's some options to make sure you get home safely from any St. Patrick's Day celebrations: ☘️ Use a ride share service 🌈 Designate a sober driver ☘️ Use public transportation

⚠️Severe weather is moving through Ohio, making road conditions unpredictable. The Patrol urges drivers to slow down, increase following distance, turn on your headlights, and move over if applicable. If you need assistance on the road, call #677 to connect with your local post.

Last week, Sgt. Hoffer and Trooper Beck, Mansfield Post, presented Jonathan Barnett with a #SavedbytheBelt Award. In January, Jonathan was struck in an intersection and rolled his truck. He made the life-saving choice to #BuckleUp.

📲 Your future with the Patrol is just one text away. Text “joinOSHP” to 614‑654‑OSHP (6747) to connect with a recruiter who can answer questions and guide your next steps. Prefer we reach out to you? Fill out the short form and we’ll reach out directly. forms.interviewnow.io/candidates/for…

On March 3, Tpr. Garlough, Lisbon Post, participated in Right to Read at Crestview Elementary. We had a great time reading some of our favorite books to approximately 20 kindergartners. Thank you for having us.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us at the Arnold Sports Festival. We enjoyed meeting so many of you and sharing what it takes to serve as an Ohio State Trooper. Interested in joining the team? Text joinOSHP to (614)-654-OSHP to apply today.

Get out of the rain and come work on your gains! 💪🏻🏋️ Check out Sergeant Aaron Doerfler from the Wooster Post benching 315 pounds at the Arnold Sports Festival. If you can't make it to see us this weekend, you can connect with a recruiter by texting “joinOSHP” to 614‑654‑OSHP

🌷 As we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time tomorrow, take a moment to give your vehicle a quick checkup and make sure it is in good working order. A little prep goes a long way toward a safer season. 🌞

Check out our own Trooper Lawrence doing some pull ups with our friends at the Marines Recruiting Station in Ohio 💪 Don't forget we will be at the Arnold Classic in Downtown Columbus all weekend. Come visit us and take on the trooper push up challenge. forms.interviewnow.io/candidates/for…