
As the Ohio State Highway Patrol focuses on reducing reckless driving, demand for more troopers on the road increases. While fatal crashes decreased from the previous year, the patrol believes roughly 200 more troopers are needed to further reduce death rates.
Trooper Patrick White of the Lancaster Post expresses his enthusiasm for his work, saying, “This has been my dream job since I was a kid.” He finds joy in checking school buses and developing relationships with schools and students, describing his position as the “best career ever.” White stresses OSHP’s supportive environment, high-quality equipment, and qualified supervisors.
Currently, Ohio has 1,365 troopers, but the goal is to raise that to 1,550. OSHP Lieutenant Nathan Dennis noted that recent manpower shortages, compounded by COVID regulations, have made it difficult to keep up with retirements and attrition.
“We’ve seen a consistent rise in crashes and impaired driving,” Lieutenant Dennis said. “Our troopers are out there every day as the frontline defense, working tirelessly to prevent fatal accidents.”
For White, the influence of his work is obvious. “Every day is different,” he explained. “It’s more than just doing everyday jobs; it’s about making a significant difference. The world is your playground, and it’s an enjoyable, challenging experience in which I learn something new every day.”
Ohio State Highway Patrol Seeks to Hire Nearly 200 New Troopers
With a 13-year career, White and his OSHP colleagues continue to work for safer roadways. OSHP is continuously recruiting new troopers across the state to fill this demand.

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