Sparks among 32 troopers graduating in OSHP ceremony
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Ohio State Highway Patrol-
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 164th Academy Class graduated Nov. 30 after 26 weeks of intense training. The keynote address was provided by Ohio Department of Public Safety Director John Born. Additional remarks were provided by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol Superintendent and Captain Chuck A. Jones, Academy Commandant. The Oath of Office was issued by Judge Peter B. Abele, Fourth District, Court of Appeals.
Courses completed by the 164th class included; crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations.
Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Toledo, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.
Three graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy. The honorees were:
• Overall performance – Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Swanton Post;
• Top performance in academics – Trooper Maynard G. Gasser, Akron Post;
• Top performance in driving – Trooper Cory T. Cornwell, Ashland Post;
• Top performance in firearms – Trooper Maynard G. Gasser, Akron Post; and
• Top performance in physical fitness – Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Swanton Post.
Each of the graduates reported to their posts Sunday, Dec. 2. The graduates’ first 60 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. The new graduates are assigned to 26 of the Patrol’s 58 posts.
Local graduates include Seth D. Sparks of West Union, Wilmington District, Georgetown Post.
Courses completed by the 164th class included; crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations.
Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Toledo, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.
Three graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy. The honorees were:
• Overall performance – Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Swanton Post;
• Top performance in academics – Trooper Maynard G. Gasser, Akron Post;
• Top performance in driving – Trooper Cory T. Cornwell, Ashland Post;
• Top performance in firearms – Trooper Maynard G. Gasser, Akron Post; and
• Top performance in physical fitness – Trooper Tevin J. Williams, Swanton Post.
Each of the graduates reported to their posts Sunday, Dec. 2. The graduates’ first 60 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. The new graduates are assigned to 26 of the Patrol’s 58 posts.
Local graduates include Seth D. Sparks of West Union, Wilmington District, Georgetown Post.