ALT A trooper squats down and looks in the passenger window of a vehicle. His cruiser sits parked behind him with lights on, while traffic passes beside him along the freeway.

ALT The image is a recruitment poster for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. It invites applicants interested in becoming troopers to participate in a ride along. Requirements listed include having a valid driver's license, being aged 18-39, and wanting to become a trooper. The poster includes a patrol car and the website statepatrol.ohio.gov for more information.

ALT Formal OSHP portrait for Sgt. Francway.

ALT An American flag hangs on a flag pole, blowing in the breeze. The words "Columbus Day" are written on a bright blue sky background.

ALT Formal OSHP portrait of Lt. Col. Chuck Linek.

ALT The image features a recruitment poster for the State Highway Patrol Ohio. It includes two uniformed officers standing side by side. The text reads, "Did you know? Not the right age to become a trooper? Cadet candidate and cadet internship positions are available to those 18+. Apply online today!" The State Highway Patrol Ohio badge is visible in the bottom left corner.

ALT A public safety infographic titled "Safety Belts" with statistics from 2021-2026. It reports 2,741 fatalities and 11,671 injuries involving unbelted occupants. The infographic shows 61% of crash fatalities involved unbelted occupants. It highlights that 72% of fatalities aged 21-40, 65% aged 41-65, and 39% aged 66 and older were unbelted. Vehicle fatality injury rates are 67% for ages 21-65 and 51% for ages 66 and older. The "Service with Purpose" logo is present.

ALT A person with a backpack on their back walks their bike through a pedestrian crosswalk while a car waits for them to cross. "Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day" is written at the bottom of the image.

ALT Three photos make up the image. On the top left is a pedestrian crossing sign. On the bottom left is a pedestrian crossing and street sign. The right side of the image shows a trooper monitoring pedestrian traffic in the crosswalk.

ALT Formal OSHP portrait of Captain Scott Rike.

ALT Four new employees were part of the inaugural Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Academy.

ALT A graphic titled "Did you know?" outlines the requirements for new troopers, including being aged 21-39, having a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, good moral character, U.S. citizenship, and Ohio residency. The State Highway Patrol badge and logo are featured. More details are available at statepatrol.ohio.gov.

ALT The perspective of a car's dashboard and a rainy windshield with the wipers turned on. Text reads, "Weather warning - In the event of an emergency: - have an evacuation plan - know the route ahead of time - be aware of hazards - know where you can seek safe shelter - sign up for severe weather alerts -if wipers are running, headlights and taillights must be on"

ALT A black and white photo of a standing trooper patting the shoulder of a seated trooper. Text reads, "National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. Text "BLUE" to 741741 to connect with free, 24/7 confidential Crisis Text Line services."

ALT Featured Friday job posting announcement with the State Highway Patrol Ohio badge logo.

ALT Featured Friday job posting announcement with the State Highway Patrol Ohio badge logo.