Tulsa City Council will discuss establishing a public safety oversight office Wednesday. The idea has been thrown around since 2016 – the same year Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by police.
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On Call in Tulsa: A patrol shift, a traffic stop and an arrest with Tulsa County Sheriff’s deputy
We’re following people on the jobs that require 24/7 coverage. Next up: On patrol with a Tulsa County sheriff’s deputy who has been in law enforcement for 13 years.
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Tulsa mayor defends public safety role shift, pushes back on council criticism
Monroe Nichols acknowledged a rift between him and council that led to several members airing criticism of how the mayor handled a public safety commissioner job.
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Tulsa mayor shifts public safety role, blindsiding council a day after budget approval
Laurel Roberts is still the city’s public safety commissioner, but the role is changing. City staff posted a job listing Thursday before removing it later that day.
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New faces in the neigh-borhood: Tulsa Police Department relaunches horse unit
Tulsa police cut its mounted patrol unit more than a decade ago. Now, three horses already owned by officers are bringing it back.
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Oklahoma executes man who killed former girlfriend, daughter
Raymond Eugene Johnson died via lethal injection Thursday morning.
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Tulsa taps non-law enforcement leaders to address root causes of violence in north side
As violent crime trends down, city officials are focusing on hotspots in north Tulsa. Their plan? Increasing mentorship and mental health services.
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Angel Spears lost her son to gun violence at Tulsa Juneteenth festival. She wants the city to do more in 2026.
Tulsa’s 2025 Juneteenth festival may be most remembered for its tragic ending. A year after Isaiah Knight was shot and killed, his mother and event organizers are still grappling with the aftermath.
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Tulsa mayor wants city to spend $1.22B in 2026-27. Where would the funds go?
The proposal would also increase utility payments for Tulsa households. Nichols wants to invest in streetlights, public safety and infrastructure.
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How to stay safe and prevent theft during holidays, according to Tulsa law enforcement
From preventing Christmas tree fires to making a plan before drinking, Tulsa law enforcement share their best tips for staying safe during the holidays.
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Tulsa City Council weighs mid-year spending increases for police, crisis response
During their final meeting of 2025, councilors considered $3.6 million for law enforcement records systems, jail overflow costs and crisis response.
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Jail or jail: Oklahoma’s new felony DUI law goes into effect Nov. 1
Nearly 300 new laws go into effect in Oklahoma Nov. 1, including punishments for DUIs leading to immediate jail time.