How do I contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol?

For assistance call the nearest Ohio State Highway Patrol Post or #677 from a mobile telephone or 1-877-7-PATROL (Toll-free) from a landline telephone.

How many Ohio State Highway Patrol officers are there?

1,600 officers
Although personnel strength varies, the Patrol maintains a uniformed complement of about 1,600 officers.

How much does a Ohio State Highway Patrol make?

The average Ohio State Highway Patrol salary ranges from approximately $75,206 per year for a State Trooper to $75,206 per year for a State Trooper. The average Ohio State Highway Patrol hourly pay ranges from approximately $23 per hour for a Dispatcher to $37 per hour for a State Trooper.

Who is in charge of the Ohio State Highway Patrol?

Colonel John Born. John Born was appointed director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) in 2013 by Governor John R. Kasich. He previously served as Colonel and superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol capping a 26-year law enforcement career.

Does Ohio have a state police department?

Finally, in 1933, the Ohio government created this statewide police force, which is known as the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHO). The legislation creating the OSHP limited the patrolmen to enforcing motor vehicle laws on Ohio’s roads.

Where do Ohio State Highway Patrol have jurisdiction?

The highway patrol has statewide jurisdiction on all public roadways open to the public for vehicular travel.

What handgun does Ohio state Patrol carry?

The state patrol made the first state wide radio. As of 2019, Troopers carry the SIG Sauer P320 which replaced the SIG Sauer P226 DAO (Double-Action Only) in . 40 S&W, which had been in service since the early 2000s. The pistol prior to the P226 was the Beretta 96 .

How many helicopters Does Ohio State Highway Patrol have?

three helicopters
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Section consists of 11 uniformed flight crew personnel members, three helicopters, and 13 airplanes. Nearly every aviation service performed by Patrol pilots is available to other law enforcement agencies.

How long is Ohio State Trooper Academy?

24-26 weeks
Upon graduation form the cadet program (24-26 weeks), cadets are commissioned as Ohio State Troopers.

Are Ohio state Troopers police officers?

Police Officer The Ohio State Highway Patrol is a statewide law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws on public roadways and state-owned property.