OSA News

September 3, 2021

Five years after voters approved landmark criminal justice reforms, counties are still waiting for mental health funding

August 27, 2021 The money Oklahoma saved from sending fewer people to prison was supposed to finance county mental health programs. But the Legislature has never sent any money to […]

August 19, 2021

Sheriffs Family Picnic

The weather cooperated all day with overcast skies and mild temps. The folks at St Crispin’s were fantastic host as they made sure everyone was safe on the different rides. […]

July 26, 2021

Honorary Membership Drive Huge Success

The 2021 Honorary Membership drive has been a huge success. There is a strong silent majority that supports law enforcement especially their Sheriff. The members from across the state have […]

July 16, 2021

Canadian County Sheriff Elected to National Post

By Conrad Dudderar Staff Writer Yukon Progress Article Canadian County Sheriff Chris West has been elected secretary of the National Sheriffs Association. NSA President Vernon Stanforth swore West into the […]

July 16, 2021

WSSA and NSA Conferences

This year both Western States Sheriffs Association and National Sheriffs Association held their annual conference this year after a year layoff. WSSA was held in Reno NV and NSA in […]

June 1, 2021

Drive Smart Media Campaign

Last week, the OSA had the privilege of taking part of a nationwide campaign press release. The Drive Smart Campaign is a cooperative effort between the NSA and NHTSA. The […]

April 28, 2021

2020 Hall of Fame Inductee Sheriff Michael Booth Pottawatomie County

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.

November 9, 2020

Opinion: Anonymous Shell Companies Need To Go

As a sheriff, I face all kinds of criminals. Investigating shootings, preventing assaults, maintaining public order — all are part of the job. But increasingly, law enforcement professionals are facing […]

July 14, 2020

Memo to Law Enforcement

Guidance for Oklahoma Law Enforcement Followin McGirt v. Oklahoma On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held in McGirt v. Oklahoma that land within the 1866 borders of the […]

June 29, 2020

Policeman by Paul Harvey

Policeman. A Policeman is a composite of what all men are, mingling of a saint and sinner, dust and deity. Gulled statistics wave the fan over the stinkers, underscore instances […]


Sheriff – Canadian County – Sheriff Chris West Video

Canadian County Sheriff Chris West shares his beginnings leading to his election. He speaks on cooperation with other agencies of the surrounding areas


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