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Sheriff Jim Weir - Hall of fame November 16, 2023

Sheriff Hall of Fame – Jim Weir

  Several requirements must be met to obtain a position within the Sheriff Hall of Fame. Among those requirements are minimum years of service, maintaining safe and secure jurisdiction through […]

November 16, 2023

Sheriff of the Year – Tony Head

  Between leading advancements in his office by implementing updated report writing software and mobile CAD software in all patrol units, as well as improving safety for deputies by ensuring […]

October 12, 2023

STATEMENT ON ISRAEL CONFLICT FROM THE NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today denounced in the strongest of terms the inhumane, criminal and unprovoked attack against the people and institutions of Israel by the terror group Hamas. […]

September 25, 2023

Senate Study Reveals Sheriff’s Unable to Retain Employees Due to Low Wages

Immediate Release: September 25, 2023 Senate study reveals sheriff’s departments unable to retain deputies due to low wages and competition   OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, held an […]

June 1, 2023

OSA Featured in “Sheriff & Deputy”

The Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association was featured in the latest issue of Sheriff & Deputy where they talked about our SFST, ARIDE and DIDET training provided last year. We’re honored to […]

March 24, 2023

Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office Mourns the Loss of Deputy Jeremy McCain

Today we have heavy hearts as the Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office, as well as offices around the state, mourn the loss of Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy McCain. McCain was a school […]

December 14, 2022

2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT

The District Attorneys Council announces the opening of the 2023 Victims of Crime Act Grant (VOCA) request for proposal process. The Department of Justice has not released the VOCA allocations […]

November 2, 2021

2021 Deputy Sheriff of the Year – Undersheriff Gary Whittington

Undersheriff Gary Whittington, Cotton County              Undersheriff Whittington’s integrity, dependability, bravery, and heroic acts continuously reflect the highest standard of the Office of Sheriff. He […]

September 3, 2021

Americans Support Law Enforcement Traffic Stops After Learning Stops Save Lives

Buckle Up, Slow Down, Drive Sober, and Stay Focused on the Road This Labor Day Weekend As motorists travel this Labor Day holiday, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) released a […]

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 […]

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