Deputy Sheriff Jarid Taylor Bryan County (OK) Sheriff’s Office End of Watch: January 14, 2020 Deputy Sheriff Jarid Taylor was killed in an crash while responding to an emergency call. Deputy Taylor’s patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputy Taylor leaves behind a fiance and two children ages 6 & 5. Deputy Taylor is […]

Today marked a first attempt to look at becoming united in causes we can all support and will benefit all law enforcement. In a joint effort, the OSA, OACP, OSPOA, CLEET, 911 Association and FOP hosted a legislative meeting at Rose State College. With over 90 in attendance, ranging from law enforcement officials to state […]

Today the Sheriffs’ Association the great opportunity and pleasure to meet with Chief Matthew Hudak from the U.S. Border Patrol, Big Bend Sector, which encompasses all of Oklahoma.  Chief Hudak gave a presentation to our board members and guests of what his agency does and the area that they cover.  He spoke of the types […]

The OSA hosted a Title 63 training event presented by the General Counsel for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.  We had over 25 officers from state, county and municipal agencies in attendance to learn about some of the new changes and challenges in Oklahoma drug laws.

President Trump signed an Executive Order creating the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. Link to Executive Order: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-commission-law-enforcement-administration-justice/ Short Summary on the Commission The Commission shall undertake, as directed by the Attorney General, a review of relevant research and expertise and make recommendations regarding important current issues facing law enforcement and […]

Today the Sheriff’s had the opportunity to meet with Federal Law Enforcement partner agencies. Those present were special agents from the FBI, US Marshal Services, Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, US Secret Service, DEA,, HSI and The US Attorney of the Western District Tim Downing. Each agency provided an in-depth presentation on how they can assist […]

This public servant has been with the Sheriff’s Office for thirty years and some say he grew up in the Sheriff’s office. He began as a dispatcher and jailer before being promoted to deputy. He served in that capacity for 15 years, before being promoted to Investigator.

The 2019 Annual Conference has come to a close and as always we wonder whether or not we can beat the previous years. We will leave that for you to judge. This year we had one of the best turnouts with 85 exhibitor booths, 307 attendees, 170 Full conference, 57 Sheriffs, and 89 spouses. This […]

Sheriff Chris West Canadian County This Sheriff is a sought-after speaker with community leaders and local organizations within the county. He is frequently requested to be a member of various boards and civic groups whose leaders develop community policies for its citizens. His election to Sheriff and broad involvement in community activities has raised the […]

The conference started off with a new event and it was a hot muggy day that felt like 100 degrees in the shade and probably felt like 110 degrees for the Sheriff’s that competed in the 1st Annual Cookout Competition. There was a 130 in attendance to get a taste of what these Sheriff’s cooked […]