Ohio-State-Highway-Patrol-Retiree-s-Association

Welcome to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association's website. It is designed to serve as a communications link by providing information and services to Association members, current Ohio State Highway Patrol employees, other law enforcement personnel and the public at large.

The "Public", or open access area of the site, includes information about the Association, History of the Patrol, links to other sites related to the Retirees' Association and Upcoming Social Activities.

The "Members Only" area of the website is accessible by Association members through the use of a password. This area includes information on the illness of members, the death of a member or immediate family, meeting notes and other important announcements.

We are proud of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, our Association, and retirees of the Patrol. We consider them to be the best group of people anywhere to associate with!

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Coming Retirements

Sgt. Ronald Schneider, Warren DHQ/OIS January 16th

Tpr. Christopher Dunn, Ashtabula Patrol Post January 24th

Tpr. Curtis Bryant, Hamilton Patrol Post January 25th

AP4 Cynthia Kollin, Columbus DHQ January 31st

Tpr. Teri Cavin, Findlay Patrol Post February 1st

Lt. H. Todd Criss, Cambridge DHQ February 12th

Tpr. Gary Wolfe, Bucyrus Patrol Post February 22nd

Tpr. Phillip Melicant, Cleveland LCS February 28th

Tpr. Debra Tracey, Van Wert Patrol Post March 10th

Reception Information can be found on the Members - Coming Events Page

On August 16, 2018, as part of the Annual OSHPRS Retreat, Senior Actuarial Consultant Mita Drazilov of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Company (GRS) presented an overview of the 2017 Actuarial Report for the OSHPRS. An abbreviated overview of the report and an edited video clip of the board discussion is available on the Pension News page.

In follow-up to the August 28, 2018 notification for Retired Lieutenant Thomas H. Bilang, a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at The Colonnades Clubhouse, 4800 Colonnades Club Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33811. A buffet lunch will be provided following the service.

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's page.

Plans have been finalized for the 2019 Snowbird Reunion. Registration Information can be found on the Members / Coming Events page.

The registration form was updated on 12/01/2018

Bean Day Changes! In an attempt to improve attendance at our monthly bean day lunches, the Academy will now be hosting Bean Day on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. In order for the Academy staff to plan appropriately, it is necessary for those attending to RSVP, on the Monday prior to each luncheon date, with Lori Pallante via email at lapallante@dps.ohio.gov or by phone at 614.387.6081.

Don’t miss your chance to reserve a copy of Reverend Richard Ellsworth’s autobiography, Rev: Service Above Self. Written in conjunction with retired Captain Mike Crispen, Rev: Service Above Self explores Ellsworth’s amazing life from his service in World War 2 to his work as the Patrol’s chaplain. The book will be available for purchase in January 2019. Only a limited number of copies will be available, so to reserve your own copy go to https://my.cheddarup.com/c/rev. No advanced payment is required to make a reservation. Everyone who reserves a copy will be able to purchase the book two weeks before it is available for sale to the general public. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to supporting the Ohio State Highway Patrol Chaplaincy Program.

Retired Lt. Terry Payer, 76th Academy Class, (pictured left) is recovering from a stroke and retired Captain Bob Markowski, 110th Academy Class, is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for a second time. Information to send a card of encouragement to Terry, Bob, or other friends in distress can be found on the Member's page.