Oklahoma Highway Patrol - Train Like a Trooper Podcast https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com The one and only official podcast of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. Each podcast episode will be an inside look at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the men and women in brown who put their lives on the line each day to protect Oklahoma. Also featured will be real stories of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. You’ll also hear from the civilian side of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:10 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Take a listen to the stories, both good and bad, of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Learn from the best and grow as a trooper, officer, deputy, or citizen. Not in law enforcement? This podcast will give you a glimpse into the operations of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and what it takes to be a trooper. Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9716446/TLAT_Logo_iTunes_new-019yycz.png Oklahoma Highway Patrol - Train Like a Trooper Podcast https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com 144 144 Legacy Podcast - Williams Father and Son Legacy Podcast - Williams Father and Son https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/legacy-podcast-williams-father-and-son/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/legacy-podcast-williams-father-and-son/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:10 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/de0131a9-b8ea-3f09-b4bd-a5956d3d510d In this latest Legacy Podcast - we sit down with Chief of the Patrol, Colonel Joe Williams, and his son, Trooper C.J. (Clancy) Williams.

We're highlighting family relationships on the patrol and this one goes all the way to the top. C.J. talks about watching his father serve on the patrol and how that shaped his decision to join as well. 

They also talk about what it means to serve side by side. 

]]> In this latest Legacy Podcast - we sit down with Chief of the Patrol, Colonel Joe Williams, and his son, Trooper C.J. (Clancy) Williams.

We're highlighting family relationships on the patrol and this one goes all the way to the top. C.J. talks about watching his father serve on the patrol and how that shaped his decision to join as well. 

They also talk about what it means to serve side by side. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2031 52 full Legacy Podcast - Keasler Brothers Legacy Podcast - Keasler Brothers https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/legacy-podcast-keasler-brothers/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/legacy-podcast-keasler-brothers/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 10:15:56 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/8f0bb55f-f785-342d-b529-64de8716a72f Introducing something new on the Train Like a Trooper Podcast - our Legacy Podcasts series.

This series highlights the stories behind the badge, featuring members of the patrol who share more than just the job… they share family.

In our first episode, we sit down with Captain Tanner Keasler and Trooper Trent Keasler - brothers who both serve on the patrol. They talk about what it means to wear the uniform, how their bond has shaped their careers, and the unique perspective of serving side by side in the same calling.

It’s a powerful conversation about family, commitment, and legacy.

]]> Introducing something new on the Train Like a Trooper Podcast - our Legacy Podcasts series.

This series highlights the stories behind the badge, featuring members of the patrol who share more than just the job… they share family.

In our first episode, we sit down with Captain Tanner Keasler and Trooper Trent Keasler - brothers who both serve on the patrol. They talk about what it means to wear the uniform, how their bond has shaped their careers, and the unique perspective of serving side by side in the same calling.

It’s a powerful conversation about family, commitment, and legacy.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 3208 51 full Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part Two Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part Two https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/recruiting-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-the-patrol-part-two/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/recruiting-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-the-patrol-part-two/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:09 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/9892e887-054c-34bc-83aa-9c954041eac8 Join host LT Mark Southall as he talks to OHP's two full-time recruiters - Trooper Austin Brown and Trooper Keyton Davis. They go over the steps for applying to be a trooper as well as requirements and attributes they're looking for in qualified candidates. OHP is accepting applications for the 76th Academy through March 31. This is a must listen for anyone thinking about applying. Our recruiters had so many good things to discuss, we've divided it into Part 1 and Part II.

]]> Join host LT Mark Southall as he talks to OHP's two full-time recruiters - Trooper Austin Brown and Trooper Keyton Davis. They go over the steps for applying to be a trooper as well as requirements and attributes they're looking for in qualified candidates. OHP is accepting applications for the 76th Academy through March 31. This is a must listen for anyone thinking about applying. Our recruiters had so many good things to discuss, we've divided it into Part 1 and Part II.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1890 50 full Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part One Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part One https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/recruiting-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-the-patrol-part-one/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/recruiting-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-the-patrol-part-one/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:22:00 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/83633327-d242-3e16-b269-2b2df09ef173 Join host LT Mark Southall as he talks to OHP's two full-time recruiters - Trooper Austin Brown and Trooper Keyton Davis. They go over the steps for applying to be a trooper as well as requirements and attributes they're looking for in qualified candidates. OHP is accepting applications for the 76th Academy through March 31. This is a must listen for anyone thinking about applying. Our recruiters had so many good things to discuss, we've divided it into Part 1 and Part II.

]]> Join host LT Mark Southall as he talks to OHP's two full-time recruiters - Trooper Austin Brown and Trooper Keyton Davis. They go over the steps for applying to be a trooper as well as requirements and attributes they're looking for in qualified candidates. OHP is accepting applications for the 76th Academy through March 31. This is a must listen for anyone thinking about applying. Our recruiters had so many good things to discuss, we've divided it into Part 1 and Part II.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1642 49 full Originating Members of OHP Bomb Squad Originating Members of OHP Bomb Squad https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/originating-members-of-ohp-bomb-squad/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/originating-members-of-ohp-bomb-squad/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:45:17 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/96a40bb9-6d03-3c97-92d8-30674b2eda71 Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall visit with three retirees who are founding members of the OHP Bomb Squad. They discuss the challenges in starting up this specialized unit and how it's evolved over the years.

]]> Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall visit with three retirees who are founding members of the OHP Bomb Squad. They discuss the challenges in starting up this specialized unit and how it's evolved over the years.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 3848 48 full Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 2 Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 2 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/retired-trooper-jeff-laue-part-2/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/retired-trooper-jeff-laue-part-2/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:49:59 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/3c587239-8e5d-34e8-a9cc-4b8704927e85 In the second part of the discussion with Retired Trooper Jeff Laue, he talks about how he is moving forward in his life and his plans for the future. 

]]> In the second part of the discussion with Retired Trooper Jeff Laue, he talks about how he is moving forward in his life and his plans for the future. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2355 47 full Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 1 Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 1 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/retired-trooper-jeff-laue-part-1/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/retired-trooper-jeff-laue-part-1/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:48:49 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/8d1e3163-19cb-3713-8db0-dfa54268d97d In this episode, Retired Trooper Jeff Laue talks about the incident that forced him to retire after being shot in the eye while holding perimeter on a murder suspect holed up in a trailer home. Jeff speaks about the difficult decision to leave OHP as well as what his time as a trooper meant to him. 

]]> In this episode, Retired Trooper Jeff Laue talks about the incident that forced him to retire after being shot in the eye while holding perimeter on a murder suspect holed up in a trailer home. Jeff speaks about the difficult decision to leave OHP as well as what his time as a trooper meant to him. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 3075 46 full New Wellness Director New Wellness Director https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-wellness-director/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-wellness-director/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:27:40 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/21db4e73-e1e6-3441-a14e-4619d6af816a The new Director of the Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division, Trooper Chance Tuttle, sits down with us to discuss his new role and the latest plans for the division focused on the mental well-being of all first responders in Oklahoma.

]]> The new Director of the Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division, Trooper Chance Tuttle, sits down with us to discuss his new role and the latest plans for the division focused on the mental well-being of all first responders in Oklahoma.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1756 45 full ATV/UTV Safety and Crash Trends ATV/UTV Safety and Crash Trends https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/atvutv-safety-and-crash-trends/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/atvutv-safety-and-crash-trends/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:11:20 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/83129096-9221-3869-9cb6-838643b21fe0 Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 talk to LT Dustin Thornton #90 of OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit about trends we're seeing in ATV/UTV crashes as well as safety for these types of vehicles.

]]> Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 talk to LT Dustin Thornton #90 of OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit about trends we're seeing in ATV/UTV crashes as well as safety for these types of vehicles.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1645 44 full OHP 75th Academy Recruiting Questions OHP 75th Academy Recruiting Questions https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-75th-academy-recruiting-questions/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-75th-academy-recruiting-questions/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:57:21 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e64cf555-bc1b-36ce-8528-ee893e3b291a Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 sit down with full-time recruiter Trooper Keyton Davis #508 and Training LT Chris Liles #103 to discuss FAQ's both from potential applicants and troopers recruiting for the OHP 75th Academy set to begin January 2026. The 75th Academy will be a lateral academy, meaning applicants must have at least two years of full-time, certified law enforcement experience. We cover questions about education, experience, and much more! A must listen if you're currently in law enforcement and thinking about making the switch to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Applications are being accepted through August 1! You can also view a video version of the podcast on You Tube at https://youtu.be/L3Ce6H9vqR0?si=_t20T7JtTtVTgkrv.

]]> Hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 sit down with full-time recruiter Trooper Keyton Davis #508 and Training LT Chris Liles #103 to discuss FAQ's both from potential applicants and troopers recruiting for the OHP 75th Academy set to begin January 2026. The 75th Academy will be a lateral academy, meaning applicants must have at least two years of full-time, certified law enforcement experience. We cover questions about education, experience, and much more! A must listen if you're currently in law enforcement and thinking about making the switch to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Applications are being accepted through August 1! You can also view a video version of the podcast on You Tube at https://youtu.be/L3Ce6H9vqR0?si=_t20T7JtTtVTgkrv.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1525 43 full OHP Firearms OHP Firearms https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-firearms/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-firearms/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:25:21 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/d92063d0-262f-33cd-95cc-8df4c88259b9 Train Like a Trooper podcast hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 discuss firearms with Trooper Mark Walters #714 and LT Steven Cornell #120, two of OHP's resident experts on the topic. The group discusses the history of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s firearms training program to include how it was developed and evolved to what it is today. Also discussed is the loadout troopers carry while patrolling Oklahoma’s roadways.

]]> Train Like a Trooper podcast hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall #81 discuss firearms with Trooper Mark Walters #714 and LT Steven Cornell #120, two of OHP's resident experts on the topic. The group discusses the history of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s firearms training program to include how it was developed and evolved to what it is today. Also discussed is the loadout troopers carry while patrolling Oklahoma’s roadways.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 3560 42 full Applications Open for the 75th Lateral OHP Academy Applications Open for the 75th Lateral OHP Academy https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/applications-open-for-the-75th-lateral-ohp-academy/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/applications-open-for-the-75th-lateral-ohp-academy/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 15:50:05 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e3d1cf2f-0227-3b17-b78a-ec9b3fdc97cd In this episode, we talk to Troopers Chris Wade and Weston Baker, who are both graduates of the last lateral academy, OHP's 73rd Academy. As we open applications for the next lateral, the OHP 75th Academy, these troopers talk about their decision to leave a law enforcement job with another agency and join the OHP. Hear what they thought of the experience and why they decided their careers could flourish with the Highway Patrol. A must hear for anyone thinking about applying for the 75th! 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Troopers Chris Wade and Weston Baker, who are both graduates of the last lateral academy, OHP's 73rd Academy. As we open applications for the next lateral, the OHP 75th Academy, these troopers talk about their decision to leave a law enforcement job with another agency and join the OHP. Hear what they thought of the experience and why they decided their careers could flourish with the Highway Patrol. A must hear for anyone thinking about applying for the 75th! 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1710 41 full New OHP Recruiting Division New OHP Recruiting Division https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-ohp-recruiting-division/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-ohp-recruiting-division/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:57:49 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/cd309d17-7098-3150-96d3-ba92e3f55a0b In this episode, we hear from Troopers Austin Brown and Keyton Davis. They have recently become OHP's full-time recruiters. We talk about the new division, why it's important, and what OHP is looking for in cadets. If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a trooper, take a listen! 

]]> In this episode, we hear from Troopers Austin Brown and Keyton Davis. They have recently become OHP's full-time recruiters. We talk about the new division, why it's important, and what OHP is looking for in cadets. If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a trooper, take a listen! 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1901 40 full OHP 73rd Lateral Academy Cadets OHP 73rd Lateral Academy Cadets https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-73rd-lateral-academy-cadets/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-73rd-lateral-academy-cadets/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:58:45 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/365f045e-61ad-310b-a78b-32c43862cc14 Join host Sarah Stewart and PIO Trooper Preston Cox as they speak with two of the cadets from the OHP 73rd Lateral Academy. The academy graduated just before Christmas 2024 and we spoke with the cadets about a month before graduation. All lateral academy cadets were already in law enforcement before joining OHP. Hear why they wanted to become Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers.

]]> Join host Sarah Stewart and PIO Trooper Preston Cox as they speak with two of the cadets from the OHP 73rd Lateral Academy. The academy graduated just before Christmas 2024 and we spoke with the cadets about a month before graduation. All lateral academy cadets were already in law enforcement before joining OHP. Hear why they wanted to become Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 725 39 full Protect OK App Protect OK App https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/protect-ok-app/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/protect-ok-app/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:31:16 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/935e70c8-f1e5-36fa-8cf0-c003a835594e The State of Oklahoma, along with the Department of Public Safety, the Oklahoma County Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), and the Oklahoma School Security Institute developed the free, anonymous, Protect OK app. The ProtectOK app consolidates all suspicious activity reporting into one easy-to-use platform. The app even allows users to upload pictures and videos when reporting suspicious activity, making it easier than ever to report. In this episode, we hear from the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center's Director and Assistant Director, Captain Allan Young and Jason Knight, along with an intelligence analyst from OCTIC about how this new app is keeping our schools and communities safe.

]]> The State of Oklahoma, along with the Department of Public Safety, the Oklahoma County Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), and the Oklahoma School Security Institute developed the free, anonymous, Protect OK app. The ProtectOK app consolidates all suspicious activity reporting into one easy-to-use platform. The app even allows users to upload pictures and videos when reporting suspicious activity, making it easier than ever to report. In this episode, we hear from the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center's Director and Assistant Director, Captain Allan Young and Jason Knight, along with an intelligence analyst from OCTIC about how this new app is keeping our schools and communities safe.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1131 38 full Train Like a Trooper Interview with 72nd OHP Graduates Train Like a Trooper Interview with 72nd OHP Graduates https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/72ndgraduates/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/72ndgraduates/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:01:01 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/01c2917e-0d15-3a9c-9b72-034a3c1863e2 Public Information Director Sarah Stewart and PIO Trooper Preston Cox #248 interview with two graduates of the 72nd Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. The two graduates are Trooper Truitt and Trooper Butler. 

]]> Public Information Director Sarah Stewart and PIO Trooper Preston Cox #248 interview with two graduates of the 72nd Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. The two graduates are Trooper Truitt and Trooper Butler. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1417 37 full OHP Darkest Day OHP Darkest Day https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-darkest-day/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-darkest-day/#comments Fri, 26 May 2023 11:48:30 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/166e12f5-035a-3ce5-a3ce-7dae44362348 May 26, 1978, is the darkest day in the history of OHP, when three troopers were slain in two separate shootouts with two escaped Oklahoma State Prison convicts. In this podcast, Captain Ronnie Hampton talks about his extensive research on the 34-day trail of terror by the two convicts before they were killed as well in the shootout with troopers. We also talk to LT Mike Williams and his wife about that day. LT Williams shot and killed one of the suspects, bringing the deadly encounter to a final end.

]]> May 26, 1978, is the darkest day in the history of OHP, when three troopers were slain in two separate shootouts with two escaped Oklahoma State Prison convicts. In this podcast, Captain Ronnie Hampton talks about his extensive research on the 34-day trail of terror by the two convicts before they were killed as well in the shootout with troopers. We also talk to LT Mike Williams and his wife about that day. LT Williams shot and killed one of the suspects, bringing the deadly encounter to a final end.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2127 36 full New OHP Education Requirements New OHP Education Requirements https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-ohp-education-requirements/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-ohp-education-requirements/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:39:04 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/f27f10ff-9cdf-383c-9449-5edcf6babc33 Join Train Like a Trooper hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk about new education requirements to become a trooper. Guest Dustin Whitten with OSU/OKC discusses the unique partnership with OHP and how it's creating a path for potential candidates to become troopers with little to no prior college credit hours. 

]]> Join Train Like a Trooper hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk about new education requirements to become a trooper. Guest Dustin Whitten with OSU/OKC discusses the unique partnership with OHP and how it's creating a path for potential candidates to become troopers with little to no prior college credit hours. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 759 35 full Free Wellness Sessions Free Wellness Sessions https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/free-wellness-sessions/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/free-wellness-sessions/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:53:49 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/8660ba79-3c34-368a-882f-6df905598075 Trooper Danny Long, head of the First Responder Wellness Division and Stacey Stephens, a Licensed Professional Counselor, talk about the new initiative to get all troopers six free counseling sessions a year. This is a groundbreaking effort that will eventually expand to other first responders and will make a difference in the mental well-being of our law enforcement and other first responders.

]]> Trooper Danny Long, head of the First Responder Wellness Division and Stacey Stephens, a Licensed Professional Counselor, talk about the new initiative to get all troopers six free counseling sessions a year. This is a groundbreaking effort that will eventually expand to other first responders and will make a difference in the mental well-being of our law enforcement and other first responders.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2476 34 full Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division Part 3 Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division Part 3 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/oklahoma-first-responder-wellness-division-part-3/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/oklahoma-first-responder-wellness-division-part-3/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:59:14 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/033009ab-e5ad-38ec-a156-50fffb1399a8 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster #724 for the third part of the discussion about the newly formed Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division. Trooper Danny Long #926 is heading up this effort to revamp the Officer Assistance Program for the Highway Patrol as well as for first responders around our state. In this podcast, we bring in LPC Amy Morgan who is helping to develop the program and they talk about what this will look like, first for DPS employees, and ultimately for law enforcement and their families all over Oklahoma.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster #724 for the third part of the discussion about the newly formed Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division. Trooper Danny Long #926 is heading up this effort to revamp the Officer Assistance Program for the Highway Patrol as well as for first responders around our state. In this podcast, we bring in LPC Amy Morgan who is helping to develop the program and they talk about what this will look like, first for DPS employees, and ultimately for law enforcement and their families all over Oklahoma.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2586 33 full New Officer Wellness Program Part 2 New Officer Wellness Program Part 2 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-officer-wellness-program-part-2/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-officer-wellness-program-part-2/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:51:50 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/7886684c-3d0e-3dc6-8c88-e3db008fff86 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they continue the talk with Trooper Danny Long and his vision for the new Officer Wellness Program for OHP. Trooper Long's personal journey through his career with OHP has uniquely prepared him to reshape this agency program. Learn how it will involve every trooper and eventually every employee of DPS in the mental wellness process.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they continue the talk with Trooper Danny Long and his vision for the new Officer Wellness Program for OHP. Trooper Long's personal journey through his career with OHP has uniquely prepared him to reshape this agency program. Learn how it will involve every trooper and eventually every employee of DPS in the mental wellness process.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1896 32 full New Officer Wellness Program New Officer Wellness Program https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-officer-wellness-program/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/new-officer-wellness-program/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:15:24 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e147bef1-659c-336f-b1f3-5951f58e672a Trooper Danny Long #926 shares his very personal story about his struggles with mental health over the course of his law enforcement career. His experiences have shaped who he is today and have paved the way for his latest mission - revamping the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officer Assistance Program. Over the next two podcasts, we'll hear from Trooper Long as he details his journey and then discusses his plans to make mental wellness a priority for the patrol and how he plans to make resources readily available for every trooper in the state.

]]> Trooper Danny Long #926 shares his very personal story about his struggles with mental health over the course of his law enforcement career. His experiences have shaped who he is today and have paved the way for his latest mission - revamping the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officer Assistance Program. Over the next two podcasts, we'll hear from Trooper Long as he details his journey and then discusses his plans to make mental wellness a priority for the patrol and how he plans to make resources readily available for every trooper in the state.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1534 31 full OHP is now a CrossFit Box! OHP is now a CrossFit Box! https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-is-now-a-crossfit-box/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-is-now-a-crossfit-box/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:22:38 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/0c539d8b-44d2-34c4-bf83-dabdb4ae3c69 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk with Trooper Kyle Borden, who was instrumental in getting the Oklahoma Highway patrol certified as an official CrossFit Box. Learn what this distinction means for the patrol and current and future troopers and how this can be a recruiting tool for the highway patrol.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk with Trooper Kyle Borden, who was instrumental in getting the Oklahoma Highway patrol certified as an official CrossFit Box. Learn what this distinction means for the patrol and current and future troopers and how this can be a recruiting tool for the highway patrol.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2159 30 full Trooper Long Unsolved Homicide Trooper Long Unsolved Homicide https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/trooper-long-unsolved-homicide/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/trooper-long-unsolved-homicide/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:48:18 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1e4e2a3e-8c86-377a-9a2f-4883b29ce7cb Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they discuss the only unsolved homicide case involving an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Trooper James Long was gunned down in the line of duty back in 1942. The shooter has never been apprehended. Trooper Mark Dlugokinski discusses the case and the efforts over the years to solve it.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they discuss the only unsolved homicide case involving an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Trooper James Long was gunned down in the line of duty back in 1942. The shooter has never been apprehended. Trooper Mark Dlugokinski discusses the case and the efforts over the years to solve it.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1673 29 full Important Toxicology on Roadside Contacts Important Toxicology on Roadside Contacts https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/important-toxicology-on-roadside-contacts/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/important-toxicology-on-roadside-contacts/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:49:56 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/49e00380-152c-3a29-a0f5-974b562e0540 On this episode of Train Like a Trooper, hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster along with Trooper BJ Keeling talk with Dr. Jarrad Wagner about important chemistry on roadside contacts.  Dr. Wagner is a professor of forensic sciences at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and specializes in research and instruction in forensic toxicology and chemistry.

]]> On this episode of Train Like a Trooper, hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster along with Trooper BJ Keeling talk with Dr. Jarrad Wagner about important chemistry on roadside contacts.  Dr. Wagner is a professor of forensic sciences at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and specializes in research and instruction in forensic toxicology and chemistry.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2617 28 full From Traffic Stop to Conviction - Write a Good Report From Traffic Stop to Conviction - Write a Good Report https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/from-traffic-stop-to-conviction-write-a-good-report/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/from-traffic-stop-to-conviction-write-a-good-report/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:14:01 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/515238e0-2189-3b23-a710-e89262acf77d On this episode of TLAT we are featuring Jeff Sifers discussing report writing for LEOs. Sifers is a prosecutor for Grady County and, was recently, a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for the DA’s Council.  Hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster along with Trooper BJ Keeling talk about the importance of working from the traffic stop all the way through to conviction on a DUI case.

]]> On this episode of TLAT we are featuring Jeff Sifers discussing report writing for LEOs. Sifers is a prosecutor for Grady County and, was recently, a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for the DA’s Council.  Hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster along with Trooper BJ Keeling talk about the importance of working from the traffic stop all the way through to conviction on a DUI case.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2363 27 full The Eyes Don't Lie - An Intoxication Investigation The Eyes Don't Lie - An Intoxication Investigation https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/the-eyes-dont-lie-an-intoxication-investigation/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/the-eyes-dont-lie-an-intoxication-investigation/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:21:22 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1c693519-00d9-3f70-b6cf-cd10ec98bca4 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they head to DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) school in Durant and talk to Karl Citek, a Professor of Optometry from Forest Grove, Oregon. Professor Citek was in Oklahoma teaching law enforcement about nystagmus testing for intoxicated individuals and how clues from the eyes can be a valuable tool in DUI enforcement.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they head to DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) school in Durant and talk to Karl Citek, a Professor of Optometry from Forest Grove, Oregon. Professor Citek was in Oklahoma teaching law enforcement about nystagmus testing for intoxicated individuals and how clues from the eyes can be a valuable tool in DUI enforcement.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1771 26 full Troop S - Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Troop S - Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/troop-s-commercial-motor-vehicle-enforcement/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/troop-s-commercial-motor-vehicle-enforcement/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:28:27 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1077f4d8-0799-3fa0-92fc-328054040d5a Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement with LT Preston Lay of OHP Troop S (Size and Weights). Learn how Troop S is providing the safest environment for motorists by enforcing commercial motor vehicle laws and Federal Motor Carrier regulations. By employing innovative and effective enforcement strategies based upon statistical data, the troopers of Troop S pursue public safety through the reduction of commercial vehicle crashes.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement with LT Preston Lay of OHP Troop S (Size and Weights). Learn how Troop S is providing the safest environment for motorists by enforcing commercial motor vehicle laws and Federal Motor Carrier regulations. By employing innovative and effective enforcement strategies based upon statistical data, the troopers of Troop S pursue public safety through the reduction of commercial vehicle crashes.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1968 25 full Cadet Lawman Cadet Lawman https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/cadet-lawman/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/cadet-lawman/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:01:03 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/24269dea-db38-324c-ad3a-24da7e35ccef Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they interview Troopers Trevor Flanagan and Amy Cobalt, two of the counselors at this year's Cadet Lawman camp. Cadet Lawman is a free week-long camp for kids in between their junior and senior years of high school, sponsored by OHP, Oklahoma State Troopers Association and Oklahoma Elks Major Projects. The cadets learn everything about OHP and gets hands on experience driving patrol vehicles, flying in OHP aircraft and riding in OHP boats.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they interview Troopers Trevor Flanagan and Amy Cobalt, two of the counselors at this year's Cadet Lawman camp. Cadet Lawman is a free week-long camp for kids in between their junior and senior years of high school, sponsored by OHP, Oklahoma State Troopers Association and Oklahoma Elks Major Projects. The cadets learn everything about OHP and gets hands on experience driving patrol vehicles, flying in OHP aircraft and riding in OHP boats.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1390 24 full Work Zone Safety Work Zone Safety https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/work-zone-safety/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/work-zone-safety/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:11:07 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1b9be31a-d4ff-354e-90a1-445f6eebd4f9 In this episode of Train Like a Trooper, hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster visit with an Oklahoma Department of Transportation superintendent about work zone safety. Hear about the close calls and tragedies he's witnessed over the years and the advice he has for motorists in these areas where extra precautions need to be taken.

]]> In this episode of Train Like a Trooper, hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster visit with an Oklahoma Department of Transportation superintendent about work zone safety. Hear about the close calls and tragedies he's witnessed over the years and the advice he has for motorists in these areas where extra precautions need to be taken.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1652 23 full Mental Wellness in Law Enforcement - Doc Thomas Mental Wellness in Law Enforcement - Doc Thomas https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/mental-wellness-in-law-enforcement-doc-thomas/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/mental-wellness-in-law-enforcement-doc-thomas/#comments Mon, 24 May 2021 11:05:15 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/3a144d51-0f12-32c2-9b14-0e892d42bc44 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they speak with Kathy "Doc" Thomas. Dr. Thomas has been involved with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for more than twenty years, ensuring Troopers and their families have a way to deal with the stresses of the job. Hear about the history of mental wellness in law enforcement in Oklahoma and how one critical incident in 1995 changed the way the Patrol treated mental wellness.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they speak with Kathy "Doc" Thomas. Dr. Thomas has been involved with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for more than twenty years, ensuring Troopers and their families have a way to deal with the stresses of the job. Hear about the history of mental wellness in law enforcement in Oklahoma and how one critical incident in 1995 changed the way the Patrol treated mental wellness.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2052 01 22 full Summer Impaired Driving Summer Impaired Driving https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/summer-impaired-driving/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/summer-impaired-driving/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 08:29:45 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/2b8650e5-48ff-305e-9989-477e87726079 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk to Trooper BJ Keeling, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and the DRE coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. In this episode, they discuss summer impaired driving ahead of the kickoff to the summertime season, Memorial Day weekend. Hear how the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively working to prevent and detect impaired driving to keep everyone safe on the roads this summer, especially around our state's lakes.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk to Trooper BJ Keeling, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and the DRE coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. In this episode, they discuss summer impaired driving ahead of the kickoff to the summertime season, Memorial Day weekend. Hear how the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively working to prevent and detect impaired driving to keep everyone safe on the roads this summer, especially around our state's lakes.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1275 21 full OHP Honor Guard OHP Honor Guard https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-honor-guard/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohp-honor-guard/#comments Mon, 10 May 2021 10:02:06 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/7270ab66-a245-3221-a5df-98d5df27f542 Join us as we talk to Captain Gary Vinson, who is the commander over the OHP Honor Guard. Capt. Vinson talks about the rich history of the Honor Guard and the importance of their role in honoring retired and active troopers.

]]> Join us as we talk to Captain Gary Vinson, who is the commander over the OHP Honor Guard. Capt. Vinson talks about the rich history of the Honor Guard and the importance of their role in honoring retired and active troopers.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1341 20 full Remembering May 3, 1999 Remembering May 3, 1999 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/remembering-may-3-1999/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/remembering-may-3-1999/#comments Mon, 03 May 2021 09:48:23 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/3e2014b1-7d5e-333a-ad15-1a9f8736df98 On this anniversary of the devastating tornado of May 3, 1999, retired troopers Craig Medcalf, Corey Miner and Charlie Samples take time to remember their experiences on that day. Join us as they recall the devastating things they saw, the people they rescued and the Oklahoma standard they witnessed. These retired troopers also talk about lessons learned and how it’s affected training for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

]]> On this anniversary of the devastating tornado of May 3, 1999, retired troopers Craig Medcalf, Corey Miner and Charlie Samples take time to remember their experiences on that day. Join us as they recall the devastating things they saw, the people they rescued and the Oklahoma standard they witnessed. These retired troopers also talk about lessons learned and how it’s affected training for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2066 01 19 full OHP's First Female Black Trooper OHP's First Female Black Trooper https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohps-first-female-black-trooper/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/ohps-first-female-black-trooper/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:22:17 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/2a2dd0a6-926a-3330-9cff-19ef4a71cce0 April is Women’s History Month, and on this week’s podcast, hear from one the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s women history makers. Trooper Lateka Alexander is the first, and at this time only, black female Oklahoma trooper. Hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster talk to Trooper Alexander about why she pursued a career with the OHP, and what her almost 20-year experience has been like.

]]> April is Women’s History Month, and on this week’s podcast, hear from one the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s women history makers. Trooper Lateka Alexander is the first, and at this time only, black female Oklahoma trooper. Hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster talk to Trooper Alexander about why she pursued a career with the OHP, and what her almost 20-year experience has been like.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2390 01 18 full We Remember - 26th Anniversary of the OKC Bombing We Remember - 26th Anniversary of the OKC Bombing https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/we-remember-26th-anniversary-of-the-okc-bombing/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/we-remember-26th-anniversary-of-the-okc-bombing/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:26:27 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/fba75afc-cd17-3501-8a3f-6944343d435b Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as we look back 26 years ago on this day when the unthinkable happened in the heart of Oklahoma City – the Murrah Federal Building bombing. We talk to Lieutenant Larry Saxon and Lieutenant Mike Roe, two troopers who were some of the first on scene that day and are still with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol today. Hear what they experienced that day and how it’s affected their careers and lives.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as we look back 26 years ago on this day when the unthinkable happened in the heart of Oklahoma City – the Murrah Federal Building bombing. We talk to Lieutenant Larry Saxon and Lieutenant Mike Roe, two troopers who were some of the first on scene that day and are still with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol today. Hear what they experienced that day and how it’s affected their careers and lives.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2873 01 17 full Communications Center - The Lifeline of the Patrol Communications Center - The Lifeline of the Patrol https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/communications-center-the-lifeline-of-the-patrol/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/communications-center-the-lifeline-of-the-patrol/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:17:07 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/90176bba-a350-32a5-83e9-bb1779aa925b Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk about the vital lifeline to Troopers in the field, dispatch. Communications Lieutenant Katie White and Communications Sergeant Renee Martinez discuss their very different backgrounds and how they got started with OHP Communications. Hear stories of trials and triumphs as they discuss why dispatchers are incredibly important to the Patrol.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk about the vital lifeline to Troopers in the field, dispatch. Communications Lieutenant Katie White and Communications Sergeant Renee Martinez discuss their very different backgrounds and how they got started with OHP Communications. Hear stories of trials and triumphs as they discuss why dispatchers are incredibly important to the Patrol.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2921 01 16 full Drug Recognition Experts - Helping Oklahoma ENDUI Drug Recognition Experts - Helping Oklahoma ENDUI https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/drug-recognition-experts-helping-oklahoma-endui/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/drug-recognition-experts-helping-oklahoma-endui/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:15:00 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/b6e4bcaf-56a9-3f68-a24f-a89bbef2c4ad Join Trooper BJ Keeling, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and the DRE coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol as he talks with host Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster about the DRE program and why it's so important to Oklahoma. DREs are highly trained law enforcement officers who can recognize the signs of impairment beyond the basics. These officers, deputies, and troopers are vital to stopping impaired driving in Oklahoma. 

]]> Join Trooper BJ Keeling, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and the DRE coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol as he talks with host Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster about the DRE program and why it's so important to Oklahoma. DREs are highly trained law enforcement officers who can recognize the signs of impairment beyond the basics. These officers, deputies, and troopers are vital to stopping impaired driving in Oklahoma. 

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1607 01 15 full Dr. Roger Webb - Former DPS Commissioner Dr. Roger Webb - Former DPS Commissioner https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/dr-roger-webb-former-dps-commissioner/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/dr-roger-webb-former-dps-commissioner/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/5a184f20-d57b-3785-9fa3-caad32472732 Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they speak with Dr. Roger Webb, former DPS Commissioner. Dr. Webb was Commissioner from 1974-1978 during many high profile incidents in the State of Oklahoma, including the Girl Scout murders, McAlester prison riots, the Karen Silkwood crash and Caddo/Kenefic, the darkest day in the history of the OHP when three troopers were murdered. The OHP Tactical Team was also formed during Webb’s tenure as Commissioner. Webb is part of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame and the Forensic Science Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma is named after him. Download to hear his fascinating stories!

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they speak with Dr. Roger Webb, former DPS Commissioner. Dr. Webb was Commissioner from 1974-1978 during many high profile incidents in the State of Oklahoma, including the Girl Scout murders, McAlester prison riots, the Karen Silkwood crash and Caddo/Kenefic, the darkest day in the history of the OHP when three troopers were murdered. The OHP Tactical Team was also formed during Webb’s tenure as Commissioner. Webb is part of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame and the Forensic Science Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma is named after him. Download to hear his fascinating stories!

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2820 01 14 full Troop MC - The Original Flying Squadron Troop MC - The Original Flying Squadron https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/troop-mc-the-original-flying-squadron/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/troop-mc-the-original-flying-squadron/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:04:11 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/4a5f9113-0eda-3ffc-9b32-dafcb11280d8 Join host Sarah Stewart as she speaks with Lt. John Vincent and Trooper Clint Riddle from our Troop MC (Motorcycles). Learn more about the bikes they ride, the way they train and the FREE motorcycle safety education they offer to the public statewide, and why they were the original "flying squadron" in Oklahoma. This highly specialized traffic enforcement division also provides escorts for special events such as presidential visits.

]]> Join host Sarah Stewart as she speaks with Lt. John Vincent and Trooper Clint Riddle from our Troop MC (Motorcycles). Learn more about the bikes they ride, the way they train and the FREE motorcycle safety education they offer to the public statewide, and why they were the original "flying squadron" in Oklahoma. This highly specialized traffic enforcement division also provides escorts for special events such as presidential visits.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1806 01 13 full The Trooper Mindset - Firearms Training The Trooper Mindset - Firearms Training https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/the-trooper-mindset-firearms-training/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/the-trooper-mindset-firearms-training/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:34:01 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1a152ec4-e643-310a-aca6-5e6793723c0a Join hosts Sarah Stewart, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and Trooper Eric Foster as they discuss the trooper mindset with Lieutenant Steven Cornell. Cornell saw a need in the western part of Oklahoma for a gun range, so he built one. The gun range at Cornell's home has hosted countless thousands of training rounds over the years and continues to be an asset to the Patrol. Join the conversation as Cornell shares the importance of why we train the way we do.

]]> Join hosts Sarah Stewart, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and Trooper Eric Foster as they discuss the trooper mindset with Lieutenant Steven Cornell. Cornell saw a need in the western part of Oklahoma for a gun range, so he built one. The gun range at Cornell's home has hosted countless thousands of training rounds over the years and continues to be an asset to the Patrol. Join the conversation as Cornell shares the importance of why we train the way we do.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2439 01 12 full Bonus - Introducing Trooper Foster Bonus - Introducing Trooper Foster https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/bonus-introducing-trooper-foster/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/bonus-introducing-trooper-foster/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:33:04 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/5c743938-7a25-34f2-b4c4-37dcbf66f15b Join host Sarah Stewart, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and Trooper Eric foster for the "passing of the microphone" from Perkins to Foster. Lieutenant Perkins was promoted to her current rank and assigned to Troop A (Oklahoma City metro).

]]> Join host Sarah Stewart, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and Trooper Eric foster for the "passing of the microphone" from Perkins to Foster. Lieutenant Perkins was promoted to her current rank and assigned to Troop A (Oklahoma City metro).

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 180 01 11 bonus A Singing Trooper - Elvis Connection? A Singing Trooper - Elvis Connection? https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/a-singing-trooper-elvis-connection/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/a-singing-trooper-elvis-connection/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:07:43 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/28ef699a-4ae3-356e-b69b-a7bd04b2aee2 Join host Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Bradley Dansby as they discuss a not-so-hidden talent and possible family ties to the King. Dansby discusses his role with the Traffic Homicide Unit and gives some background on how the unit was created.

]]> Join host Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Bradley Dansby as they discuss a not-so-hidden talent and possible family ties to the King. Dansby discusses his role with the Traffic Homicide Unit and gives some background on how the unit was created.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2269 01 10 full Dive Team - Train Like a Trooper Dive Team - Train Like a Trooper https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/dive-team-train-like-a-trooper/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/dive-team-train-like-a-trooper/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:43:00 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/1976dc44-c0ad-3436-8224-b7b5f3ec892f Join Dive Team members Lieutenant Jeff James and Lieutenant Brandon Schneider, along with Lieutenant Mystal Perkins and host Sarah Stewart as they discuss what it takes to be on the OHP Dive Team. James and Schneider share personal stories of some of the tragic recoveries they have made, along with some high-profile cases.

]]> Join Dive Team members Lieutenant Jeff James and Lieutenant Brandon Schneider, along with Lieutenant Mystal Perkins and host Sarah Stewart as they discuss what it takes to be on the OHP Dive Team. James and Schneider share personal stories of some of the tragic recoveries they have made, along with some high-profile cases.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1700 1 9 full Training a Trooper - Why Field Training is Critical Training a Trooper - Why Field Training is Critical https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/training-a-trooper-why-field-training-is-critical/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/training-a-trooper-why-field-training-is-critical/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:11:13 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/bf81bf42-695a-3e79-a921-97095f3e3029 Join Trooper Eric Foster, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and host Sarah Stewart as they discuss why field training is so important to being an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Foster, now assigned to the Public Affairs division, has trained numerous Troopers over the years in the Oklahoma City metro area. Foster and Perkins discuss some of the serious and some of the more lighthearted lessons learned during field training.

]]> Join Trooper Eric Foster, Lieutenant Mystal Perkins, and host Sarah Stewart as they discuss why field training is so important to being an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Foster, now assigned to the Public Affairs division, has trained numerous Troopers over the years in the Oklahoma City metro area. Foster and Perkins discuss some of the serious and some of the more lighthearted lessons learned during field training.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1864 01 8 full Occupant Protection - It's About More Than A Ticket Occupant Protection - It's About More Than A Ticket https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/occupant-protection-its-about-more-than-a-ticket/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/occupant-protection-its-about-more-than-a-ticket/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:08:43 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e3d8a5ed-eeea-3efb-b195-db5e8a4263bc Join Lieutenant Liles, the Statewide Occupant Protection Coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and hosts Trooper Foster and Sarah Stewart as they discuss how seat belts and car seats can save lives. Some people think seat belt laws exist to take money from people, but it's about more than just a citation.

The Statewide Occupant Protection Coordinator position with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is funded in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

]]> Join Lieutenant Liles, the Statewide Occupant Protection Coordinator for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and hosts Trooper Foster and Sarah Stewart as they discuss how seat belts and car seats can save lives. Some people think seat belt laws exist to take money from people, but it's about more than just a citation.

The Statewide Occupant Protection Coordinator position with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is funded in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2019 1 7 full Marine Enforcement - Safety on the Water Marine Enforcement - Safety on the Water https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/marine-enforcement-safety-on-the-water/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/marine-enforcement-safety-on-the-water/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/9ec1ed29-b332-387d-b717-66d65984e1e9 Join Trooper Ryan Griffith, Trooper George Hoyle, and host Sarah Stewart in a discussion about the OHP’s marine enforcement division; Troop W. Hear how the division got it’s start, and a heart-wrenching story of how proper safety on the water can be a matter of life and death.

]]> Join Trooper Ryan Griffith, Trooper George Hoyle, and host Sarah Stewart in a discussion about the OHP’s marine enforcement division; Troop W. Hear how the division got it’s start, and a heart-wrenching story of how proper safety on the water can be a matter of life and death.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2646 1 6 full Bomb Squad - What It Takes to Be A Bomb Tech Bomb Squad - What It Takes to Be A Bomb Tech https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/bomb-squad-what-it-takes-to-be-a-bomb-tech/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/bomb-squad-what-it-takes-to-be-a-bomb-tech/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:42:59 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/b1c2b058-c731-3417-a577-38c5aa529444 Learn more about the OHP Bomb Squad! Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Mystal Perkins as they speak with bomb tech, Trooper John Marion. Trooper Marion covers the history of the squad, how they train and the duties they’re called to all over the state.

]]> Learn more about the OHP Bomb Squad! Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Mystal Perkins as they speak with bomb tech, Trooper John Marion. Trooper Marion covers the history of the squad, how they train and the duties they’re called to all over the state.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2176 1 5 full Street Cop Training: Dennis Benigno and Law Enforcement in 2021 Street Cop Training: Dennis Benigno and Law Enforcement in 2021 https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/street-cop-training-dennis-benigno-and-law-enforcement-in-2021/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/street-cop-training-dennis-benigno-and-law-enforcement-in-2021/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:07:40 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/094c7849-4cb5-3dbf-97a3-1bcef15e1c88 Nationally known police officer and drug interdiction trainer Dennis Benigno joins Lieutenant Perkins and Sarah Stewart to discuss his company, Street Cop Training, and what it means to be in law enforcement in these uncertain times. Join the conversation and see what you can learn in this episode of Train Like A Trooper.

]]> Nationally known police officer and drug interdiction trainer Dennis Benigno joins Lieutenant Perkins and Sarah Stewart to discuss his company, Street Cop Training, and what it means to be in law enforcement in these uncertain times. Join the conversation and see what you can learn in this episode of Train Like A Trooper.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 2640 1 4 full Distracted Driving Kills – Honoring Trooper Nicholas Dees Distracted Driving Kills – Honoring Trooper Nicholas Dees https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/distracted-driving-kills-%e2%80%93-honoring-trooper-nicholas-dees/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/distracted-driving-kills-%e2%80%93-honoring-trooper-nicholas-dees/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:26:41 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/54c06d11-5d78-3d2a-b2b6-f37d40721c09 Join OHP Trooper Eric Foster and Aaron Nickell with host Sarah Stewart as they relive the tragic night that Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch were struck by a distracted driver. Trooper Dees and Trooper Keith Burch were investigating a semi-truck crash on Interstate 40 in Seminole County on the night of January 31, 2015. The crash killed Trooper Dees, and seriously injured Trooper Burch. This January, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will partner with other agencies across Oklahoma to step up distracted driving enforcement.

]]> Join OHP Trooper Eric Foster and Aaron Nickell with host Sarah Stewart as they relive the tragic night that Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch were struck by a distracted driver. Trooper Dees and Trooper Keith Burch were investigating a semi-truck crash on Interstate 40 in Seminole County on the night of January 31, 2015. The crash killed Trooper Dees, and seriously injured Trooper Burch. This January, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will partner with other agencies across Oklahoma to step up distracted driving enforcement.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1434 3 full What it Means to Be a Trooper: The 67th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy What it Means to Be a Trooper: The 67th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/what-it-means-to-be-a-trooper-the-67th-oklahoma-highway-patrol-academy/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/what-it-means-to-be-a-trooper-the-67th-oklahoma-highway-patrol-academy/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:44:34 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/8ddc0029-f065-3cfe-8738-8f38e51369bc Hosts Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Mystal Perkins are joined by Captain Donald Kerr to discuss what it means to be an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper and what to expect for cadets entering the 67th academy. Captain Kerr and Lieutenant Perkins reminisce over their academy days and talk about why theirs was the last "real academy".

Take a listen to this podcast to learn more about the application process, daily routine of the academy, and more information from Captain Kerr.

]]> Hosts Sarah Stewart and Lieutenant Mystal Perkins are joined by Captain Donald Kerr to discuss what it means to be an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper and what to expect for cadets entering the 67th academy. Captain Kerr and Lieutenant Perkins reminisce over their academy days and talk about why theirs was the last "real academy".

Take a listen to this podcast to learn more about the application process, daily routine of the academy, and more information from Captain Kerr.

]]> Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol false No 1819 1 2 full Train Like a Trooper - Introduction Train Like a Trooper - Introduction https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/intro/ https://trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/e/intro/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:25:13 -0500 trainlikeatrooper.podbean.com/2e29e440-3735-38dc-b618-37d92dd47872 The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are excited to launch the first episode of the "Train Like a Trooper" podcast.

In this episode, you will hear from the hosts of the podcast as well as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, the Chief of Administration, and the Chief of the Patrol.

This podcast will feature stories from the Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Hear about troops and divisions that you may not know exist. The podcast will feature stories from the road and highlight the bravery and dedication of the Patrol to the citizens of Oklahoma. 

]]> The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are excited to launch the first episode of the "Train Like a Trooper" podcast.

In this episode, you will hear from the hosts of the podcast as well as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, the Chief of Administration, and the Chief of the Patrol.

This podcast will feature stories from the Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Hear about troops and divisions that you may not know exist. The podcast will feature stories from the road and highlight the bravery and dedication of the Patrol to the citizens of Oklahoma. 

]]> The introductory episode of the "Train Like a Trooper" podcast. Oklahoma Department of Public Safety false No 2109 1 1 full