About OSHP

Our History

Check out our video timelines to learn more about Patrol history.

1933 - 1969

1970 - 1999

2000 - Present

Read More

In 1993, the Patrol produced a history book. The text of that book, no longer in print, is available HERE.

In 2008, as a part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, we produced a second history book. Chapters of that book, no longer in print, are available below.

Visit Heritage Hall

Take a video tour of the current exhibits at the Robert M. Chiaramonte Heritage Hall located in our Training Academy.

Ohio Investigative Unit Timeline

The Ohio Investigative Unit was also founded in 1933, after Prohibition. Learn more about the unit responsible for enforcing Ohio’s alcohol, tobacco and food stamp fraud laws.