Oklahoma Highway Patrol - Train Like a Trooper Podcast

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol
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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.

  1. FEB 10

    Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part Two

    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.

    32 min

  2. FEB 10

    Recruiting 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Applying for The Patrol - Part One

    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.

    27 min

  3. FEB 10

    Originating Members of OHP Bomb Squad

    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.

    1h 4m

  4. 12/17/2025

    Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 2

    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.

    39 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Retired Trooper Jeff Laue Part 1

    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.

    51 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    New Wellness Director

    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.

    29 min

  7. 09/20/2025

    ATV/UTV Safety and Crash Trends

    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.

    27 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    OHP 75th Academy Recruiting Questions

    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.

    25 min
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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.

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