Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 177th Academy Class graduates.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 177th Academy Class graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy after 28 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent; provided remarks during the graduation ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel delivered the commencement address to the 28 members of the Patrol’s 177th Academy Class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office. Courses completed by the 177th class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations. Trooper travis Stratton of Defiance scored top performance in physical fitness.