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Columbus - The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 174th Academy Class graduated today after 30 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent; provided remarks. United States Marshal Michael D. Black, Southern District of Ohio, delivered the commencement address to the 40 members of the Patrol’s 174th Academy Class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office.
Courses completed by the 174th class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense, and emergency vehicle operations.
Trooper Samuel R. Hammon, Defiance Post, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.
Two graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy. The honorees were:
- Overall performance – Trooper Samuel R. Hammon, Defiance Post
- Top performance in academics – Trooper Samuel R. Hammon, Defiance Post
- Top performance in driving – Trooper Colton R. Costin, Wapakoneta Post
- Top performance in firearms – Trooper Samuel R. Hammon, Defiance Post
- Top performance in physical fitness – Trooper Samuel R. Hammon, Defiance Post
Graduates will report to their assigned posts beginning Sunday, November 10. The graduates’ first 70 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. The new graduates are assigned to 19 of the Patrol’s 59 posts.
Editor’s Note: Academy Class Roster Attached
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Tylor M. Ackley
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Cambridge
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Columbus District, Mount Gilead Post
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Guillermo S. Alicea
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Lorain
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Findlay District, Sandusky Post
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Grant E. Baumle
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Payne
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Findlay District, Lima Post
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Mariah L. Beadle
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Hamden
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Piqua District, Xenia Post
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Piqua District, Springfield Post
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Piqua District, Marysville Post
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Bucyrus District, Norwalk Post
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Warren District, Warren Post
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Warren District, Canfield Post
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Reynoldsburg
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Columbus District, Granville Post
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Bucyrus District, Marion Post
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Piqua District, Wapakoneta Post
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Jackson District, Portsmouth Post
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Wyandot
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Findlay District, Bowling Green Post
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Gallipolis
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Jackson District, Ironton Post
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Alliance
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Warren District, Canfield Post
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Canton
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Warren District, Warren Post
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Canton
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Warren District, Warren Post
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Bryan
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Findlay District, Defiance Post
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Hinckley
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Cleveland District, Cleveland Post
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Bucyrus District, Mansfield Post
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Wilmington District, Lebanon Post
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Woodsfield
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Cambridge District, St. Clairsville Post
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Bellefontaine
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Piqua District, Wapakoneta Post
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Gallipolis
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Cambridge District, Marietta Post
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Cleveland District, Ashland Post
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Wilmington District, Lebanon Post
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Vandalia
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Piqua District, Springfield Post
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Bucyrus District, Sandusky Post
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Wilmington District, Lebanon Post
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Jackson District, Ironton Post
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Huntsville
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Piqua District, Wapakoneta Post
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Columbus
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Columbus District, Columbus Post
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Friendship
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Jackson District, Portsmouth Post
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