Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol

Colonel Lynn Black Superintendent, 1933 – 1944 Little is known about the early life In late 1931, a six-year-old of Lynn Ernest Black. According to the girl was found brutally assaulted best sources, he was born on October 9, and murdered in the basement of a 1897, in Glenville, West Virginia. He was Cincinnati tenement. The man who a member of a large family and probably discovered the body was considered had little formal schooling. the prime suspect, but investigators He joined the U.S. Navy during were unable to obtain sufficient ev- World War I and was a Fireman 1st Class idence or a confession after nearly at the time of his discharge. From there, a month of intensive questioning. It he worked as a payroll clerk with a mining was finally Black who, pretending company, then as a railroad fireman. Also to be arrested and severely beaten during this time, Black attained some de- by police, was able to convince the gree of success playing baseball with local killer to confess. semi-professional teams and later with The following year, Black Fairmont and Morgantown in the Mid-At- enjoyed considerable success in lantic League. cleaning up the tough river gangs of In January 1922, his younger brother, Cincinnati, broke up a major auto Lane Black of the West Virginia State theft ring, and located a wanted Police, was critically wounded in a gun murderer. Black’s career as a law- battle and not expected to live. Hoping man — as well as his life — nearly for retribution, Lynn Black and another came to an end when he was shot brother enlisted in the force. The brother leading a raid against a fugitive. Throughout his 11 years as super- was rejected, but Lynn, described as hav- In November 1932, a man wanted in the intendent, Colonel Black continued to ing blue eyes, light brown hair, and a fair killing of an Indiana sheriff was traced to publicly espouse his most fundamental complexion, was added to the ranks of the a residence in the Brown County town of principles — no political interference WVSP on February 24, 1922. Mt. Orab. with the inner workings of the division, Black served in the WVSP until Oc- Brown County Sheriff John Nue ap- no bullying or enforcement traps by his tober 24, 1924, when he was “discharged proached Lynn Black to obtain a machine force, and continued modernization and at his own request.” From there he served gun and tear gas for the raid, and Black, progress. He enjoyed traveling the state as a deputy sheriff in West Virginia, and along with three of his deputies, volun- with his beloved dog “Arthur,” who was later in St. Clairsville, Ohio. His first big teered to assist. Following an exchange of his constant companion. He was a popular opportunity came in 1927 when he helped gunfire, Black rushed the building, kicked public speaker, winning many friends with organize the Indian Hill Rangers. The open the door, and fired a tear gas canister his dry sense of humor. Rangers, founded by wealthy families into the house. As he stepped away from The dynamic era of Colonel Lynn to guard their neighborhood, are now a the door, he was hit in the groin by a single Black came to an end on April 26, 1944, regular police force. .38 caliber round. He staggered back to when a kidney ailment attributed to his During his tenure at Indian Hill, his patrol car, refusing to fall or sit down, 12-year-old gunshot wound ended his life Black caught the attention of Sheriff Asa saying only, “He shot me, boys.” Though at the age of 46. Among those at his bed- Butterfield of Hamilton County and, in hampered by a bout of double pneumonia side when he died was his brother Lane, 1931, he was appointed a captain in the during his convalescence, Black was back the very person whose critical wounding Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Black on the job in less than two months. nearly 20 years earlier had inspired young commanded the “county patrol,” a per- It was with this background that Lynn Black to become a lawman. manent force of deputies who performed Captain Lynn Black took the helm of the The Flying Wheel magazine, which all types of police work but specialized Ohio State Highway Patrol on September went around the world to reach Patrol in traffic problems. Black motorized and 20, 1933. Two weeks after the official officers stationed in all theaters of the war, modernized his force, and was involved announcement of his appointment, Cap- reported: “We are his living memorial of in several high-profile cases, earning tain Black arrived at Camp Perry to begin a job well done. May his tradition be our considerable local fame for his cunning training the 125 Ohio State Highway standard.” and bravery. Patrol recruits.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 1 Colonel George Mingle Superintendent, 1944 – 1957 George Mingle was born August 16, progressed to Colonel Black’s second-in- 1899, in Indiana. Educated in Michigan, command, and was sent to Florida in the he completed the 11th grade before 1930s to assist in setting up a highway entering the U. S. Navy. patrol using Ohio as a model. Shortly after World War I, Colonel He assumed leadership of the Mingle moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Patrol at a very trying time. War needs where he served as a deputy sheriff and had depleted the Patrol’s ranks to 161 ran unsuccessfully for sheriff in the mid- officers, hardly enough to keep up 1920s. He applied for the new Highway with legislated tasks and extra wartime Patrol on April 13, 1933. Five months duties. With the help of the newly- later, the new recruit entered training at formed Highway Patrol Auxiliary, which Camp Perry. Colonel Mingle was instrumental in Colonel Mingle’s early record is forming, the Division was able to meet indicative of Colonel Black’s belief its responsibilities. that no one should become too familiar After his retirement in 1957, in any particular area of the state. He Colonel Mingle served as city manager was transferred five times before being for Portsmouth, Ohio, and later for Del efficiency, and fair dealing in the assigned to Columbus in November 1934. Ray, Florida. thinking of the people of Ohio. It is I The Colonel once remarked that he might In his farewell letter to the Patrol, receiving the plaudits – it is you who have quit had he not been able to settle in Mingle wrote, “You, by your devotion deserve them. The Patrol has been Columbus with his wife and young son. to duty, have made the Highway Patrol my life as it is yours. I hope you have While at Columbus, Colonel Mingle synonymous with honesty, courtesy, enjoyed it as fully as I.”

Fred Moritz Superintendent, 1957 – 1959 Fred Moritz, known by friends superintendent for 24 years, handling the and associates as “Fritz,” was born and patrol’s administrative and legislative raised in Columbus. After attending matters, and serving as a troubleshooter Ohio Wesleyan University, The Ohio in the areas of finance and statistics. State University, and Franklin University Asked about his plans as superin- Law School, he accepted a position with tendent, Moritz said, “When you have the Ohio Department of Highways in the something that operates smoothly, why traffic division. change it?” Early in his career, he showed gen- During his tenure, the Patrol con- uine concern for traffic safety, a talent ducted research in 1957 to develop an for administration, and a sound working unbiased system which would allow knowledge of legislative matters. On supervisors to evaluate the performance these strengths, he became the first em- of the officers in their command — the ployee of the Highway Patrol, selected Diagnostic Forced Choice Personnel by Governor George White to assist Evaluation System. The Patrol began Highways Department Director O.W. using this grading method in 1958 and it Merrell in setting up the new force. became the basis of many such systems or assisted in any action or performance Sharing in the exciting task of orga- throughout the nation. of a distinguishing nature. O.W. Merrell nizing the Patrol, Moritz also participat- Superintendent Moritz also estab- Award winners, the Division’s highest ed as an instructor for the First Academy lished the Superintendent’s Citation of honor for valor, are chosen from those Class. He held the position of assistant Merit for any officer who participated who receive Citations of Merit.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 2 Colonel Scott B. Radcliffe Superintendent, 1959 – 1964 Colonel Scott B. Radcliffe was an areas and acquired its first helicopter. administrator committed to improving Leaders installed a new chemistry lab highway safety and the working at general headquarters and hired a conditions of his officers. civilian chemist to aid field personnel Born June 20, 1904, in Circleville, with laboratory examination of evidence. Ohio, Colonel Radcliffe was a graduate During his tenure, the 105th General of the First Academy Class at Camp Assembly approved $1.5 million to build Perry, and was the division’s first O.W. the Division’s long-awaited Academy at Merrell Award winner. He was honored the Ohio State Fairgrounds. for diving into an icy canal and holding Committed to assisting his officers the head of a trapped motorist out of the to do the best possible job in the most water for nearly 45 minutes until help efficient way, Colonel Radcliffe gave arrived. authority to Auxiliaries in 1963 to As superintendent, he changed assume desk and dispatcher duties, in district staffing structure to incorporate order to free the patrol officers for road a line and staff management system and work. upgraded supervisory ranks at district For more than 30 years, Colonel of a seasoned officer. and post levels. The system proved Radcliffe shared in the building Colonel Radcliffe passed away April more efficient and provided greater pay and development of the Patrol. As 13, 1988. In honor of his contributions benefits to officers. superintendent he guided its growth from and allegiance to the Patrol, the funeral Under Colonel Radcliffe’s direction 1959 to 1964, a task he assumed with service was conducted at the Academy, the Division progressed in a number of enthusiasm, dedication, and the wisdom the first in its history.

Colonel Anson B. Cook Superintendent, 1964 – 1965 By the time he became well as each of you individually.” superintendent, Colonel Cook One of his priorities was to raise possessed the most extensive and varied officers’ salaries. During his first month assignment record of any previous as superintendent, he abolished the rank superintendent. of patrolman II and promoted the 69 A Columbus native, he attended officers in that rank to corporal. The Wittenberg College. He joined the Patrol following month he promoted the 54 with the Fourth Class in 1935. While officers who previously held the rank of working his way through the ranks, he corporal to sergeant, effectively securing served at 10 posts in all four corners of pay increases for all of the promoted the state and at all levels of supervision. officers. His first communication to the field He also established the Resident as superintendent reflected his team Patrolman program, which provided a oriented approach, “I have formed no permanent patrolman in counties without intentions of making sweeping or radical a Patrol post. With a resident officer changes in the operation of the Patrol; working from his home, the program no ideas of new policies and procedures; ensured no county was without a Patrol Training Council, a position he held for and no thought that I can go it alone … presence. 12 years. Your cooperation, suggestions, advice, Colonel Cook retired in October In retirement, he remained a devoted and devotion to duty have made the State 1965 after reaching the mandatory supporter of the Patrol and a frequent Highway Patrol what it is today. I call retirement age of 55. He accepted an guest at special events. Colonel Cook on you to continue your fine work and appointment as Executive Director of the died in Columbus on May 31, 2003, at pledge myself to making every effort newly formed Ohio Peace Officer the age of 93. to enhance the progress of the Patrol as

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 3 Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte Superintendent, 1965 – 1975 Colonel Chiaramonte directed the experimenting with various programs, Patrol through a period of tremendous and by the individual man doing his change and growth. Under his part in self improvement. The past has direction, the Division gained 700 been good, the present we believe better, employees, opened 15 new posts, and and the future lies with the progressive gained a reputation as a leader in law thinkers and doers who are planning for enforcement education. tomorrow.” As society struggled through Colonel Chiaramonte began training the social changes of the 1960s, he with the 16th Class in November 1941. supervised Patrol action at 33 riots and An injury forced him to complete his demonstrations and secured funding for training and graduate with the 17th proper protective equipment for officers Class in 1942. working these sometimes dangerous While assigned to the Office of details. Personnel, he built an impressive record He instituted most of the Patrol’s in matters including officer selection, recognition awards, including the Blue training, and evaluation. He was Max auto larceny enforcement program appointed superintendent following the on September 6, 1920, Colonel which became a model for similar retirement of Colonel Anson B. Cook. Chiaramonte attended The Ohio State programs across the country. Colonel Chiaramonte retired on University and Franklin University. Early in his tenure, he expressed April 5, 1975. He continued service His legacy of service is honored each his belief in continuous improvement: in state government and was named year with the Patrol’s Robert M. “The Patrol is a great outfit because of director of the Department of Highway Chiaramonte Humanitarian Award. The its men. We can make it better, by our Safety in 1976. award honors officers for dedication to resourcefulness, by creative thinking, by Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, humanitarian causes.

Colonel Frank R. Blackstone Superintendent, 1975 – 1976 Colonel Blackstone served as super- He supervised the early intendent from April 1975 to July 1976. development of LEADS, the Law Born March 8, 1922, in Columbus, Enforcement Automated Data System, Ohio, Colonel Blackstone entered the U. which ushered in a new era of S. Navy in 1942, where he served three communications. Almost overnight, years. He applied to the Patrol a scant LEADS was able to provide vital three weeks after his discharge, and information to road officers within entered the “Fighting 19th” Academy seconds. The impact of this breakthrough Class three weeks after that. is comparable to the advent of the two- Commissioned in 1946, Colonel way radio in terms of officer safety and Blackstone served at Lima, Findlay, and efficiency. Columbus before receiving his transfer He also initiated the development of to general headquarters in 1950. While an eight-state, regional law enforcement much of his career was spent supervising computer system which provided land acquisition, physical facility information on licensed drivers and construction, purchasing equipment registered vehicles. and services, and administering the Another significant contribution communication between different Division’s contractual agreements, to communications was involvement agencies from base to base, base to car, Colonel Blackstone’s real forte centered in a project called LEERN or car to car. Prior to LEERN, radio on communications systems design and (Law Enforcement Emergency communication between officers of implementation. Radio Network), which allowed different departments was not possible.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 4 Colonel Adam G. Reiss Superintendent, 1976 – 1979 Colonel Adam G. Reiss devoted 32 badge, changing the title, “patrolman,” years of service to the Patrol, including to “trooper.” three years as its superintendent. Implementation of the Patrol’s He was born July 18, 1924, in Cleve- first federally-funded selective traffic land. He served four years in the U.S. enforcement program also came about Marine Corps, attaining the rank of staff during Colonel Reiss’ tenure. Called sergeant before his discharge in 1946. SMASH (Selective Management of He joined the Patrol in 1947 with Accident Site Highways), the crash the 23rd Class, and spent more than reduction program was so successful that 20 years in the field, serving at Salem, variations of the original followed into Poland, Northfield, Canfield, Hiram, future decades. Warren, Delaware, and Cambridge. Another important achievement His extensive field experience em- during Colonel Reiss’ tenure was a inently qualified him for the position of hazard pay supplement to provide commander of the Division’s field opera- increased pay to officers for hazards tions, a position he held from 1968 until faced in the line of duty. He also placed assuming the superintendency in 1976. strong emphasis on public information In retirement, he remained active Most significantly, he oversaw the and education. The Junior Trooper with the Division and served as chaplain hiring and training of the Patrol’s first program, first conducted in 1977 to teach for the Retirees’ Association. Colonel female officers. With the addition of safety concepts to children aged 6 to 12 Reiss passed away June 12, 2008, in women to the sworn ranks, he initiated years, reached thousands of youngsters Columbus. the first and only change to the Patrol throughout the state.

Colonel Jack B. Walsh Superintendent, 1979 – 1989 Colonel Jack B. Walsh served more use of high-visibility clothing during than 29 years with the Patrol, including traffic control and new self defense 10 years as superintendent. His tenure and firearms training designed to instill was topped by a remarkable 25 percent officer confidence in every situation. reduction in rural fatalities during the Colonel Walsh brought state seven-year period from 1979-1986. and national recognition to the He initiated Operation CIN Patrol through his service to several (Confiscate Illegal Narcotics), which professional law enforcement resulted in dramatic increases in drug associations. He was an active member seizures and required upgrades to of the International Association of the crime laboratory to keep up with Chiefs of Police, serving as General evidence submissions. Chair of the State and Provincial Police During a time of severe energy Division. shortages, Colonel Walsh helped Colonel Walsh began his Patrol develop and institute one of the nation’s career in 1958 as a dispatcher at the most effective and imitated police fuel Georgetown Post. A little more than economy programs. His concern for a year later, he entered training as a was in his third year as commander of maintaining a healthy and physically fit member of the 50th Class. the Piqua District when he was chosen to workforce led to the construction of a In addition to extensive field replace the retiring Colonel Reiss. health and physical fitness center at the experience, he also served as an A native of Portsmouth, Colonel Training Academy. administrative assistant to Patrol Walsh was born on July 30, 1935. He He further emphasized officer safety superintendents Robert Chiaramonte, served in the U.S. Army prior to joining on several other fronts including the Frank Blackstone, and Adam Reiss. He the Patrol.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 5 Colonel Thomas W. Rice Superintendent, 1989 – 1994 Colonel Thomas W. Rice was the of Traffic and Drug Interdiction Teams Division’s 10th superintendent. He (TDIT) which made Ohio one of brought to the office the most extensive the most feared states for criminals educational background of any previous transporting illegal drugs. superintendent, including a bachelor’s Concerned for officer safety in light degree in criminology and masters of growing firepower on the streets, degrees in public administration and Colonel Rice ordered the purchase labor and human resources. of upgraded weaponry, body armor, During establishment of the and handcuffs, and instituted the first Division’s first labor contract, Colonel mandatory body armor use policy. Rice worked with labor and management Colonel Rice was born June 7, officials to secure a contract beneficial 1939, and raised in Chillicothe where his to all parties. Later, his skills as a father, George Rice, was chief of police. negotiator were tested during the 1993 He began his Patrol career in 1960 as a riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional cadet dispatcher. He entered training as a Facility. Colonel Rice served on a team member of the 55th Class. of negotiators that met with leaders of He served as commander at After his retirement in January rioting inmates. Hamilton and also held several positions 1994, Colonel Rice served as Director of During Colonel Rice’s tenure, drug at the Training Academy, from instructor Public Safety for the city of Columbus, detection canines were obtained to cover through commandant. He served as and as federal security director at Port known drug routes on Ohio highways. commander of the Office of Personnel Columbus International Airport. Colonel Rice also directed the placement prior to being appointed superintendent.

Colonel Warren H. Davies Superintendent, 1994 – 1997 Colonel Warren H. Davies took the aspects of field work, Colonel Davies reins as superintendent of the Patrol transferred to general headquarters in on January 21, 1994, capping a 27- the Office of Field Operations. He later year career in which he distinguished transferred to the Office of Investigative himself as a dedicated and talented Services. administrator. Under Colonel Davies, the Patrol An August 1966 graduate of the made aggressive enforcement the 71st Academy Class, Colonel Davies centerpiece of efforts to increase was the first superintendent to train safety on Ohio roadways. An increase at the Division’s current Training in traffic arrests coupled with a high Academy. As a trooper, he served at level of visibility led to a six percent Elyria, where he was Post and District decrease in rural traffic fatalities during Trooper of the Year in 1972. He later his tenure. held the position of assistant post In addition, Traffic and Drug commander at Canfield, and later at Interdiction Teams (TDITs) realized Massillon, at the rank of sergeant. continued success in stemming the flow Colonel Davies’ first command of illegal drugs through Ohio, seizing assistance. This, and the effort to assignment was in 1977 at Delaware. He narcotics worth millions of dollars maintain the best trained and equipped served as assistant district commander during the course of normal traffic stops. force in the nation, continued to guide at Massillon and Columbus, and as Colonel Davies also provided the Patrol into the 21st century. commander of the Cambridge and leadership as the Patrol increased efforts Colonel Davies retired from active Massillon districts. to reduce crashes on Ohio roadways service on February 28, 1997, after more After extensive experience in all and provide the highest level of public than 30 years of distinguished service.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 6 Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall Superintendent, 1997 – 2000 Colonel Marshall became champion of Partners for Safety, which superintendent of the Patrol on February emphasizes partnerships with businesses, 28, 1997. He led the Division during community groups, health and safety a time of innovation, including the organizations, law enforcement agencies, creation of several successful traffic and schools to reduce traffic crashes safety initiatives still utilized by while achieving voluntary compliance troopers. with traffic laws. To address aggressive driving It was through a Partners for Safety behaviors, or road rage, Colonel initiative that the Patrol entered into a Marshall introduced Operation TRIAD long-standing partnership with Roadway (Targeting Reckless, Intimidating, Express to emphasize the importance and Aggressive Drivers) in 1997. The of commercial and passenger vehicles program used aircraft enforcement sharing the road safely. to target violations that are typically The time he spent with the Division difficult to detect and enforce by holds fond memories for Marshall. “It road troopers. Hundreds of Operation was absolutely very difficult for me to TRIAD details resulted in thousands leave. I enjoyed being superintendent of quality, the challenge, the satisfaction of aggressive driving citations for the Highway Patrol more than anything that you get at the end of the day.” violations such as passing on the berm, than I’ve ever enjoyed,” he said in a Colonel Marshall joined the Patrol following too closely, and excessive 2006 interview. “I’ve had three jobs in 1969 with the 84th Academy Class. speed. since the Patrol and they just don’t Originally from Salem, he is a Vietnam Colonel Marshall also was a measure up in either the organizational War veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel Superintendent, 2000 – 2003 Colonel Morckel led the Division initiatives and made traffic stop during a period transformation as diversity data and complaint statistics demands for trooper services expanded easily accessible to the public. Most exponentially after the 9/11 terrorist notably, through an increased emphasis attacks. on combining public education with His contributions to homeland effective enforcement, Ohio experienced security and professional police services a significant reduction in rural traffic left a lasting impact in Ohio. He directed fatalities during 2000 and 2001. the Patrol’s initial post-9/11 homeland Colonel Morckel graduated with security efforts, and as a member of the 99th Academy Class in 1975 and the State of Ohio Security Task Force, served 17 years in the field before a 10 served as Chair of Law Enforcement year-span in which he earned promotions Sub-Committee. through four management-levels, ending To further enhance homeland when he was sworn in as superintendent security, he directed the establishment in June 2000. of the LEADS Intelligence Information After retiring from the Patrol in System, which provided users the ability 2003, Governor Bob Taft appointed enforcement and public service agency to submit arrest and contact information Colonel Morckel Director of the in the world. Since 1933, our strength is that may be useful to other law Department of Public Safety, a position our collective resolve to make the world enforcement agencies in the state. he held until the end of 2006. a better place by reducing tragedy and He also coordinated an innovative About his Patrol career, he wrote, building upon the hope and faith that bias-based policing strategy that “I am truly blessed to have been given Ohio is better because of each of us.” included policy changes and training an opportunity to serve in the finest law

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 7 Colonel Paul D. McClellan Superintendent, 2003 – 2007 Known nationally for his work to going to be as relevant in the future,” reduce traffic crash deaths, Colonel he said. McClellan’s tenure as superintendent Colonel McClellan served 32 years was marked by creative initiatives and a with the Division. His first command series of impressive accomplishments. assignment was at the Springfield Post His LifeStat 1.0 program was where he helped establish the “Mock recognized as one of the 10 best law Fatal Crash” program used in high enforcement initiatives in the United schools throughout the nation. He also States, and stimulated a remarkable was prominent for his work developing six-percent reduction in crash fatalities commercial motor carrier enforcement during 2006 — the lowest rate since programs and safety partnerships with the first years of the Patrol’s existence. the trucking industry. Colonel McClellan believed the biggest Early in his career, he achieved impact of LifeStat 1.0 was a shift in recognition as State Trooper of the Year. decision-making, with each employee Colonel McClellan said he enjoyed taking responsibility and accountability his time as a trooper, learning what for decisions made on the job. he could about auto larceny and about realized that I was part of something According to Colonel McClellan, how things worked within the Division. a lot larger than myself and really forward-thinking is crucial to the Patrol. “I’ve always tried to be a student of this embraced that notion. I always tried to “If we don’t prepare for change, if we organization and try to improve,” he just do the very best that I could.” don’t embrace change, then we’re not said. “I wanted to make a difference. I

Colonel Richard H. Collins Superintendent, 2007 – 2009 Upon taking the oath of office on urban areas. April 20, 2007, Colonel Richard H. While Ohio roads were getting Collins became the 15th superintendent safer, state troopers also directly of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. impacted the safety of Ohio communities After he was sworn in, he addressed and neighborhoods. Through Colonel the crowd of hundreds gathered in the Collins’ 24/7 Initiative, data analysis Training Academy gymnasium, telling and geo-mapping were utilized more those assembled, “This is a tremendous than ever to help troopers maximize day for me and my family. It is my efforts in both areas. The program great hope that someday history will also significantly reduced case-related tell us it was also a great day for the paperwork for road officers. Highway Patrol.” Colonel Collins began his Patrol During his tenure as superintendent, career as a cadet dispatcher at the Colonel Collins worked to expand metro Marion Post in his hometown. He traffic programs while also increasing trained with the 108th Class and served emphasis on criminal patrol activities. at various assignments in the field while Under his command, the number of moving up the ranks, including seven Colonel Collins retired on traffic fatalities in Ohio reached historic years as commander of the 12-county September 18, 2009, after more than 31 lows, including substantial reductions in Findlay District in northeast Ohio. years of service.

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 8 Colonel David W. Dicken Superintendent, 2010 Colonel David W. Dicken served previously serving as Executive Officer as the 16th Superintendent of the Ohio and Commander of Fiscal Services unit. State Highway Patrol. Dicken succeeded He began his career with the Ohio Interim Superintendent Captain Kevin State Highway Patrol in 1990 as a Teaford who led the Patrol from Sept. trooper, and was a member of the 120th 18, 2009, after the retirement of Colonel Cadet Class of the Ohio State Highway Richard H. Collins. Dicken had served Patrol Academy. He is a graduate of as Executive Officer of the Office of The University of Cincinnati and the Finance and Logistic Services and Northwestern University Center for was responsible for the preparation, Public Safety School of Police Staff and implementation and management of the Command. Patrol’s biennial operating budget, as A Cincinnati native, Dicken served well as the biennial capital budget. He in assignments at the Portsmouth, worked in various capacities with the Georgetown and Swanton Posts, and the Office of Finance and Logistic Services, Patrol’s General Headquarters.

Colonel John Born Superintendent, 2011 – 2013 John Born was appointed director integrated intelligence approach. of the Ohio Department of Public Safety Consolidated departmental resources (DPS) in 2013 by Governor John R. have also allowed additional investments Kasich. He previously served as Colonel in intelligence analytic services for law and superintendent of the Ohio State enforcement, homeland security and first Highway Patrol capping a 26-year law responders. enforcement career. Through safety, Additional components include service and protection, the 3,600 DPS the development and training of Safe employees are dedicated to the mission Ohio Teams, training and equipping of contributing to a safer Ohio through of Emergency Resource Teams, six divisions: the Ohio State Highway certification and deployment of state Patrol; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; employees to serve the American Red Homeland Security; Emergency Cross, purchase and prepositioning of Management Agency; Emergency key emergency equipment and services, Medical Services; and Office of Criminal development of new private and public Justice Services. sector partnerships, improving security In 2013, the Department and hardening of key infrastructure, school safety efforts. implemented the Safer Ohio Initiative and developing additional technological An investment in training has been which contributed to record low numbers applications to leverage public bolstered with the recent integration of traffic crash fatalities and the fewest participation. of an undergraduate level public number of alcohol-impaired crash deaths Director Born helped develop key safety leadership course conducted in Ohio while criminal interdiction elements of Governor Kasich’s Safer by The Ohio State University and increased to record levels. That year, Schools Initiative including integrating a graduate level multi-year course Ohio led the United States in the greatest Ohio Homeland Security threat operated by the Ohio Association of reduction in traffic crash deaths. assessment and safety plan reviews Chiefs of Police. Training for both The Safer Ohio Initiative also while also deploying explosive-detection programs is now conducted at the incorporates a comprehensive strategy canines for the first time to Ohio’s state newly opened leadership wing at the of emergency preparedness. For the universities. A new Threat Assessment Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. first time in Ohio history, the Ohio and Prevention Unit (TAP) is staffed Ohio now also leads the nation in first Emergency Management Agency with analysts who completed U.S. Secret responders trained in the Traffic Incident is now providing 24/7/365 support Service and FBI threat assessment Management safety program and the and operational staffing through an training and are now integrated into number of certified Drug Recognition

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 9 Expert (DRE) officers have increased to operational roles, a senior advisors the same since 2007. Cadet training take Ohio from one of the lowest DRE group was created to broaden field was cut from 30 weeks to 22 weeks, officer trained states to one of the states commander input into key decisions, saving more than $580,000 through with among the most. metro patrol posts were established in more efficient scheduling of cadet Cost reductions, such as the Ohio’s most-populous counties, and time. A nationally innovative statewide transition of the last state operated Patrol drug-detecting canines were computer model, TEV (time efficiency BMV Customer Service Center in increased to the most in Patrol history value), also was established to better Columbus to a private sector operation and the new dogs were assigned to measure and balance road troopers’ has led to a $1 million annual state locations throughout the state. time. payroll reduction while also creating From 2011 to 2013, the Patrol’s Director Born holds Bachelor of private sector jobs and increasing law enforcement partnerships were Science in journalism and Master of public service to six days per week. dramatically strengthened through Social Science in deviant behavior Building on the BMV’s highest “Shield” details where troopers and degrees from Ohio University. reported customer satisfaction in the local law enforcement officers work He completed the FBI’s National country, new 24/7 BMV customer together to reduce crashes, target Executive Institute, governance training self-service terminals will also soon criminal activity and wanted felons, at Harvard Business School, and be piloted in Ohio to allow Ohioans to and improve the quality of life for leadership training at the United States receive vehicle registration renewals citizens. Maximizing law enforcement Army War College. stickers in grocery stores and other collaboration, more troopers were He served as co-chair of Ohio’s retail businesses. assigned to federal and local task Task Force on Community and Police As Patrol Superintendent, his forces than ever before in the Patrol’s Relations; chaired an international law reprioritization of the Patrol’s focus history. During that same time, the enforcement officer safety effort; served elevated criminal patrol to the same Ohio Investigative Unit was merged as chairman of Ohio’s law enforcement mission level as highway safety and with the Patrol’s Office of Criminal computer network; and has served as led to a record interdiction of over Investigations and led to Ohio’s Chairman of the Board of one of Ohio’s $147 million in drugs and contraband national leadership role in trace-back five state pension systems. in just three years. He implemented investigations of alcohol violations He has earned the United States significant changes to the Patrol’s which contribute to alcohol-related Department of Homeland Security organizational structure. To streamline crash fatalities. The Ohio Traffic Partnership Award, the United States operations, he directed the merging of Safety Office was merged under Secret Service Director’s Honor Award, homeland security, intelligence, and Patrol oversight to better coordinate and the International Association of communications through the creation federally-funded traffic safety efforts. Chiefs of Police prestigious J. Stannard of the Hub; a center staffed 24/7/365 Personnel shortages were repaired with Baker award. by Patrol commanders, intelligence the graduation of five cadet classes. In He and his wife, Kathy, who have analysts and communications staff. In two years, the Patrol selected, hired and been married for nearly 30 years, have addition, a number of officers were trained nearly 300 new troopers while two grown children. moved from general headquarters into operating on a budget that had remained

Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol 10 Colonel Paul A. Pride Superintendent, 2013 – Present Colonel Paul Pride joined the Patrol the Cambridge District Headquarters to in 1989 as a member of the 118th Acade- serve as the district commander. In May my Class. He received his commission in 2007 he transferred to serve as com- November of that year and was assigned mander of the Jackson District. Colonel to the Marietta Post, where he received Pride was promoted to the rank of major the Patrol’s Superintendent’s Citation of in January 2011 and transferred to serve Merit Award in 1990. Two years later as commander of the Office of Special he was named both Post and District Operations in Columbus. In 2012 he was Trooper of the year. In January 1996 he promoted to the second highest rank of was promoted to the rank of sergeant and Lt. Colonel and served as an assistant transferred to the Jackson Post to serve as superintendent. assistant post commander. As a sergeant Throughout his career and continu- he also served at the Marietta Post and the ing as assistant superintendent his vision Gallipolis Post. In May 2000 he was pro- for criminal patrol efforts was integral moted to the rank of lieutenant and served on the program’s success. His direction as the Jackson Post commander. to troopers has always been: stop cars, In February 2002 he was promoted talk to people, sell traffic safety and look pleted Northwestern University’s School to the rank of staff lieutenant and trans- beyond the original reason for the traffic of Police Staff and Command and train- ferred to the Jackson District Head- stop for signs of criminal activity. ing at the FBI’s National Academy. quarters to serve as the assistant district Colonel Pride has an Associate of Prior to joining the Patrol, Colonel commander. In February 2006 he was Applied Science degree in Law Enforce- Pride served seven years in the United promoted to captain and transferred to ment from Ohio University. He has com- States Marine Corps.

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