Lawmakers Speak Out on Highway Patrol Proposal

Lawmakers speak out on highway patrol proposal

After the Department of Public Safety proposed pulling state troopers from both Tulsa County and Oklahoma County, state lawmakers began voicing their concerns."The main reason I'm against this proposal is one, our law enforcement agencies we have here, Tulsa Police Department, they're understaffed," Representative Ross Ford said.WATCH: Lawmakers speak out on highway patrol proposal Lawmakers speak out on highway patrol proposalFord spent over 20…

OK Senator requests AG's opinion on OHP jurisdiction

Senator Mark Mann (D-OKC) has requested Attorney General Gentner Drummond's opinion after it was announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) will end services in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties.

Senator questions Oklahoma Highway Patrol's decision to shift duties

State Sen. Mark Mann has requested Gentner Drummond's opinion on the legality of the OHP's decision to transfer interstate patrol duties to local police departments.

Ford Wants More Information on OHP Exit from Metro Interstate Patrols

Oklahoma Representative Ross Ford is criticizing a surprise move by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to pull troopers off interstate highways in Tulsa and the Oklahoma City metro beginning November 1. The decision was announced just before the July 4th holiday. The change would shift enforcement duties to local police in both cities and surrounding communities like Edmond, Norman, and Midwest City. “I’m against the Patrol pulling manpower from these d

Oklahoma Lawmaker Opposes OHP's Plan to Cease Highway Patrols in Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Oklahoma lawmaker Rep. Ross Ford voices concerns over OHP's plan to stop patrolling interstates in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Sen. Mann requests AG’s opinion on Oklahoma Highway Patrol jurisdiction

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