Ohio State Highway Patrol

Yesterday, Troopers Appleman and Haas met with the Ohio Department of Public Safety interns to discuss mental health and wellness. They brought along their therapy K-9 companions: K-9 Hope and K-9 Chance.

This week was the official start to one of our favorite details of the year: the Buckeye Girls State program. Our participation in this program affords us the opportunity to provide mentorship to the brilliant young adults attending as delegates. We are incredibly grateful to the American Legion of Ohio for allowing us to partner with them. So far, the delegates have participated a self-defense lesson, a K-9 demonstration, a PT and entrance exam, bonded over a team scavenger hunt and learned marching.

Congratulations to Infrastructure Specialist 2 Daniel B. Hall, Bucyrus District Headquarters, who was recognized today for his 35 years of service to the state of Ohio! He was presented a certificate of recognition by Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Swindell.

We recently held regional testing for potential applicants to become a state trooper, cadet candidate or cadet intern. We had a great turn out and enjoyed the opportunity to meet each of you. Thank you Youngstown State University for allowing us to use your facilities.

You may see extra travelers on motorcycles today for Ride to Work Day. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,228 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2024, making up 16% of all traffic fatalities. Drive responsibly: share the road, don’t speed, wear a helmet and always ride sober.

Earlier today, Trooper Debbie M. Delong, Capitol Operations, was recognized for her perfect score on the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Health and Physical Fitness Evaluation. Thousands of troopers have taken the Graded Exercise Test (GXT) over the years, but only 14 (including her) have gotten a perfect score of 500.

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Back Row (L-R): Sergeant Elliot Rawson, Dispatch Supervisor Jessi Lovejoy, Administrative Professional 4 Jessica Coleman, Financial Manager Samantha Farrell and Sergeant Timothy Myers.
Middle Row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Steven Daugherty and Lieutenant James Walton.
Front Row (L-R): Captain Bradley Longo, Major Kristin Wickman and Captain Aaron Williams.

We invite interested applicants who live in the area to our upcoming regional testing event TOMORROW at Muskingum University, in the Henry D. Bullock Health & Wellness Complex (260 Stadium Dr, New Concord, Ohio 43762).

Testing will commence at 9:00 AM. For additional information, please contact Trooper Andrew English at (614) 359-2684 or [email protected].