On this episode of the Train Like a Trooper Podcast, hosts Sarah Stewart and LT Mark Southall continue the legacy series and sit down with Captains Ronnie Hampton and Scott Hampton, brothers who serve side by side with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Together, they share what inspired their commitment to a legacy of service, the values that guide their careers, and the unique experience of serving alongside family. Don't miss this engaging conversation about dedication, leadership, and what it truly means to be in it together.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.