Ohio State Highway Patrol offers ride-along program

Are you looking for a new career in law enforcement but want to know more about the job? The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again offering the opportunity to ride with an on-duty trooper to see if you have what it takes to join the ranks.

The patrol’s ride-along program is a frontline experience designed to give interested recruits a real-world look at life as an Ohio state trooper. Participants won’t just hear about the job; they will ride alongside a seasoned trooper during their choice of a day, afternoon or night shift and experience what it’s like to respond to emergency calls for service, conduct traffic stops, and engage with and serve the public.

“Choosing a career with the patrol is a life-changing decision,” said Maj. Michael D. Kemmer, office of training, recruitment and professional operations commander. “Our ride-along program delivers an authentic look into the challenging and profoundly rewarding work our troopers do every single day.”

This opportunity is for individuals genuinely interested in exploring a career with the OSHP. To be eligible to participate in a ride-along, you must hold a valid driver’s license, be between the age of 18-39 and complete a brief interview with the post commander prior to the ride-along.

Anyone interested in participating in a ride-along is encouraged to contact their local Ohio State Highway Patrol post. For more information visit www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/recruitment-and-training/recruitment/why-oshp/ride-along.