OSHP Announces First Ever Lateral Cadet Class

Anyone who has an Ohio Basic Peace Officer certification with two years of full-time (or equivalent) Ohio law enforcement experience may now apply to the Ohio State Highway Patrol as a lateral cadet with the intent of becoming a state trooper.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Charles A. Jones made that announcement on Monday. 

Applications for a new lateral class will be accepted throughout the month of May. 

The new lateral cadet class is expected to begin training in September.

Visit the Ohio State Highway Patrol Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/OhioStateHighwayPatrol