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Former Oklahoma Officer Delivers 2nd Amendment Testimony to Congress

Dianna Muller, a former officer with the Tulsa (OK) Police Department and founder of the Second Amendment advocacy group The DC Project, went before congress and said that what gun owners are "up against is a very well-organized, well-funded effort to take guns away from American citizens."

September 27, 2019

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Oklahoma Officers Fatally Shoot Man Who Reportedly Killed Wife

A man who reportedly shot and killed his wife was fatally shot by officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department following a slow speed chase.

September 11, 2019

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Oklahoma Officer Shoots, Wounds Man Who Drew Gun

An officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department shot a man who reportedly drew a gun following a vehicle pursuit on Monday.

September 11, 2019

Point of Law

Cop Killer Sentenced to Life for Murdering Oklahoma Deputy

The 47-year-old man convicted of shooting Oklahoma Deputy David Wade to death has been sentenced to life in prison.

August 30, 2019

Special Units

Oklahoma Town Denies Worker's Compensation to Injured Officer

The town of Ardmore (OK) has denied a worker's compensation request from a motor officer who broke his wrist and leg when he crashed his motorcycle while escorting a charity run.

July 26, 2019

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Video: OK Police Find Rattlesnake, Uranium, Gun, and Whiskey During Stolen Car Stop

The traffic stop was made at 11 a.m. June 25 because the vehicle's tag was expired. Jennings was in the driver's seat, Rivera in the passenger seat, and in the backseat, a pet Timber rattlesnake in a terrarium.

July 12, 2019

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Video: Oklahoma Officer Rescues Toddler from Hot Car

An officer with the Owasso (OK) Police Department is being praised for his actions in removing a toddler from the back of a car parked in extreme heat.

July 3, 2019

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Former Oklahoma Officer Opens Medical Marijuana Dispensary

A former officer with the Antlers (OK) Police Department has opened a medical marijuana dispensary in hopes of giving people an alternative pain and PTSD relief, replacing prescription opioids.

June 25, 2019

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Video: OK Assistant Chief Injured by Suspect Who Rammed His Patrol Vehicle

An assistant chief with the Paoli (OK) Police Department was injured when a wanted felon struck his patrol vehicle as he fled a traffic stop on Saturday.

June 25, 2019

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Video: OK Officer Responding to Noise Complaint Shows Off Drumming Skills

An officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department who was responding to a noise complaint due to an individual playing drums in front of a dwelling decided to show the neighborhood that he's not too bad sitting behind the drum kit.

May 1, 2019

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NRA Honors 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Despite being wounded, Sgt. Parsons continued to show leadership by remaining in command of the incident and ensuring the safety of the other officers and citizens on the scene. This is why the National Rifle Association has named Sergeant Michael Parsons as the 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

April 24, 2019

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Oklahoma Sheriff, Her Deputies, and a K-9 Resign Over Dangerous Jail Conditions

Sheriff Terry Sue Barnett told local media a carbon monoxide leak that occurred last month and sent four employees to the emergency room had not been addressed, a proper fire alarm system wasn't in place and methane gases permeate the jail because of poorly-installed plumbing. She also said inmates had been shocked while taking showers because of exposed wiring.

March 21, 2019