Public Eye to Feature Discussion on Ohio State Highway Patrol Recruitment

The largest cadet class in nearly 10 years began their journey of becoming troopers at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus this week.

The 181st Cadet Class will spend the next 29 weeks in intense training, completing courses on crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, impaired driver detection, firearms, physical fitness,

Trooper Matt Dyer, from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Patrol, said despite the increase, they are still in need of cadets and are actively recruiting.

He added that the patrol offers great opportunities, “It’s a god job, a lot of freedom with this job, and we’re just not keeping up with retirement right now, so as I reach the end of my career, I’m just trying to help replenish the troopers that we have on the roadway”

For the complete discussion, tune in Public Eye Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:30 on WKTN.