Ohio State Highway Patrol

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Every trooper has a story. Hear why Trooper Dalton Surbey, Defiance Post, chose to serve with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ready to transform your skills into a career that makes an impact? Visit statepatrol.ohio.gov/recruit and apply today!

Stop by our booth at the Ohio State Fair and DUNK-A-COP! 💦 🚔 👮 Chat with us about exciting law enforcement opportunities in your city, county, and state! Meet some local agencies, including: @OSHP, @Hilliard_Police, @Sheriff2300, @ReynoldsburgPD, @ohiodnr, & more!

According to NHTSA, last year over 850,000 vehicles were stolen nationwide in 2024. In Ohio, the Patrol has recovered over 6,300 stolen vehicles since 2020. To help protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim, follow these simple tips.

If you see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, always move over, or slow down if you’re unable to safely change lanes. In 2024, OSHP issued 8,398 citations in work zones. Please allow folks the room to work; let’s all get home safely.

🎡 The Ohio State Fair isn’t the only one with a line up for this year! 🎡 At the Patrol’s area of the 2025 State Fair, we will be featuring different specialty sections of our Division each day. Each morning we will post on our social media platforms who you will see that day.

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. According to NHTSA, a vehicle was stolen every 37 seconds in the U.S. in 2024.

It’s important to always maintain a safe speed to give yourself the time and space to react to potential road hazards. Speed is a contributing factor is 27% of rural roadway fatalities. Allow yourself plenty of time and space to react to road hazards.

Think you have a good excuse for driving distracted? Our troopers have heard them all! As funny as they sound, excuses don't matter when you're behind the wheel. Distracted driving is dangerous. Always keep your hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and mind on the task.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct an OVI checkpoint in Logan County tomorrow. #DriveSober!

It is time for a #FeaturedFriday Job Posting! The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Office of Recruitment is hiring a College Intern in Franklin County. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3TJNZjI

Yesterday, Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol Superintendent, met with Larry Kornmiller, the local barn owner who opened his doors for our Best Looking Cruiser Contest entry. His generosity set the perfect scene.

During Rural Road Safety Awareness Week, we urge all motorists to slow down and drive responsibly. One moment of inattention or excess speed can cost lives. Let’s prevent the next crash before it happens by following the posted speed limit.

Her daughter turns 5 today, but will she get home safely to light the candles? You can help by moving over and slowing down. #NotJustRoadsideWorkers

If you're ready to serve, lead and make a difference, now is the time to act. Apply today and transform your talents into a purpose-driven career. Click here to apply and learn more about the requirements statepatrol.ohio.gov/recruitment-an…. #JoinOSHP

“To me, part-time service means I have the opportunity to serve in the military while also staying close to home and enjoying my family instead of being stationed somewhere.” -SSG Nicholas Sutterluety #NationalGuard @OSHP

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct OVI checkpoints in Brown and Hancock counties tomorrow. #DriveSober!

🚨 Mark your calendars for a #SavedbytheBelt ceremony 🚨 Award presentations are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Racing will starts at 5:30 p.m. Pre-race ceremonies will also include local law enforcement taking laps on the track. for more information midvalespeedway.com

Today as part of our #SummerInternSeries our interns visited the State’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and gain firsthand insight into how multiple divisions—including EMA, OSHP, and Homeland Security—collaborate during a state emergency. Interns had the opportunity to…

There are some tools that can make a difference in protecting you against auto theft. Here are a few antitheft systems and devices recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that can help protect your vehicle. #NationalVehicleTheftPreventionMonth

In 2024, there were over 27,000 speed-related crashes in Ohio. #SlowDown and arrive safely to your destination.