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In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 discusses car versus train crashes. #tuesdaywithatrooper
Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Gene Ake #240 who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1972.
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Applications for the OHP 77th Academy close September 14! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself and serve the great state of Oklahoma.
Take the next step toward a rewarding career with the OHP and apply today at OHP.ok.gov.
In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, Lt Mark Southall #81 discusses a popular topic - driving in the left lane. #tuesdaywithatrooper
In this week's Tuesday with a Trooper, Lt Mark Southall #81 discusses a very important topic this time of year - school bus safety. #tuesdaywithatrooper
Come help us build our vehicles! But hurry - applications are only being accepted for a couple more days.
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Applications are NOW OPEN for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol 77th Academy!
📷 Apply: July 14 – September 14, 2026 OR until all positions are filled!
📷 Academy Starts: April 5, 2027
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Please take time to remember Trooper Kenny Osborn #289 who lost his life in the line of duty on this day in 1978.
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Oklahoma, we need your help!
Voting for the Best Looking Cruiser contest ends tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., and at last check, Oklahoma was sitting in 9th place.
If you haven't voted yet, now's the time!
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Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper James Hayes, who died in the line of duty on this day in 1988.
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In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, Lt. Mark Southall #81 talks about the zipper merge. We know it sparks plenty of discussion, but when traffic is reduced to one lane, it's one of the safest and most efficient ways to keep traffic moving.
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Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Theo Cobb #79 who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1951.
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I-35 northbound is shut down at mile marker 222 due to flooding in Kansas. Traffic is being diverted to State Highway 11.
In this week’s Tuesday with a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 discusses the importance of controlling emotions while behind the wheel. #tuesdaywithatrooper
In this week’s Tuesday with a Trooper, Lt Mark Southall #81 discusses the importance of always knowing your location when you’re behind the wheel. #tuesdaywithatrooper
Do reduced speed limits apply when workers are not present? In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, Lt Mark Southall #81 answers that question. Stay safe Oklahoma! #tuesdaywithatrooper
Congratulations to Trooper Patrick Cantrell #410 on earning his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! This milestone typically takes one to three years of consistent training to achieve. Trooper Cantrell, keep up the great work as you continue your jiu-jitsu journey.