ADVISORY: Largest Cadet Class in Nearly Ten Years to Begin Journey of Becoming Ohio State Troopers With Signing Day

Ohio State Highway Patrol sent this bulletin at 10/25/2026 01:00 PM EDT

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Advisory


For Immediate Release: October 25, 2026
Contact: Lieutenant Brice A. Nihiser oshp@dps.ohio.gov

Largest Cadet Class in Nearly Ten Years to Begin Journey of Becoming Ohio State Troopers With Signing Day

 

What:

The Ohio State Highway Patrol welcomes its 181st Cadet Class with a signing day
         

When:

Monday, October 26, at 8 a.m.
         

Where:

All OSHP District Headquarters* (List and addresses below)
         

Who:

Ohio State Highway Patrol District Commanders
Ohio State Highway Patrol 181st Cadet Class recruits


OHIO -- The journey to become an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper begins on Monday for the members of the 181st Cadet Class with a signing day. The 181st class will be the largest the Patrol has seen in nearly ten years. Recruits will gather at their closest District Headquarters (The Findlay and Columbus district Signing Days will be held at the alternate locations listed below) with family and friends to sign a letter of intent to become a member of the next Academy Class.

The 181st Cadet Class training commences on Tuesday, October 27 at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus. Local media outlets are invited to attend this event at their local District Headquarters, and are asked to arrive at 8 a.m.

Below is a complete list of Signing Day locations, as well as a map of the Patrol’s districts:

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Note: Media wishing to attend should RSVP at oshp@dps.ohio.gov. Please advise which District’s event you wish to attend.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Signing Day Locations

Findlay District
Toledo Patrol Post
3333 Dorr Street
Toledo, Ohio 43607

Bucyrus District
Bucyrus Patrol Post
3665 State Route 4
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820

Cleveland District
Brook Park Facility
5225 West 140th Street
Brook Park, Ohio 44142

Warren District
Warren Patrol Post
3424 State Route 422
Southington, Ohio 44470

Piqua District
Piqua Patrol Post
401 West US Route 36
Piqua, Ohio 45356

Columbus District
Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy
740 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

Cambridge District
Cambridge Patrol Post
7051 Glenn Highway
Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Wilmington District
Wilmington Patrol Post
950 Rombach Avenue
Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Jackson District
Jackson Patrol Post
10179 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, Ohio 45640

District Map