Oklahoma Highway Patrol
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| Oklahoma Highway Patrol | |
 Oklahoma Highway Patrol patch |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | April 20, 1937 |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Employees | 800 troopers |
| Annual Budget | $78 million (part of DPS) |
| Minister Responsible | Kevin Ward, Secretary of Safety and Security |
| Agency Executives | Kevin Ward, Commissioner Van Guillotte, Chief of the Patrol |
| Parent agency | Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) |
| Website | |
| www.dps.state.ok.us | |
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is a major state law enforcement agency of the government of Oklahoma. It is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was legislatively created in 1937 due to the growing problem of motor vehicle accidents, the expansion of a highway system, and the increase in criminal activities. Today, they comprise highly trained and motivated sworn troopers and civilian personnel who are dedicated to serve the citizens of Oklahoma.
As the principal statewide law enforcement agency in Oklahoma, the State Patrol is dedicated to providing quality policing directed at achieving safer roadways and reducing crime through pro-active investigations, education and patrol services and by providing leadership and resources during natural disasters, civil disorders and critical incidents.
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[edit] History
In 1937, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was created under Governor E. W. Marland. That same year the first 125 graduated from the Highway Patrol Academy. The new state troopers met resistance from Oklahoma motorists who were not used to living within the bounds of traffic regulations when none had ever before existed. But the troopers were prepared for this as they paved the way for all future officers by exerting good manners and service to all citizens. A total of 288,277 warnings compared with only 5,518 arrests and citations were written in the first nine months of patrol. Even today, motorists will declare that troopers are well-mannered, friendly and hospitable while maintaining an unrivaled level of professionalism.
With almost 800 troopers statewide, the division has grown into several areas of special services including Public Information, Capitol Patrol, Lake Patrol, Training, Bomb Squad, Motorcycle, Tactical Teams, Special Operations, Aircraft, Audits and Fraudulent Driver License. The department revived "The Flying Squadron", a motorcycle division that utilizes Harley Davidson motorcycles. A bomb squad was organized who operate state-of-the-art equipment unparalleled in Oklahoma including two bomb trucks and robots. The east and west tactical teams continue to send their troopers through specialized training programs that elevate them to the best in the state. Special Operations, formerly Criminal Interdiction, now has troopers who each have a well-trained drug canine.
[edit] Mission
The mission of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol: Working to provide a safe, secure environment for the public through courteous, quality and professional services.
[edit] Core Values
Loyalty, Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, and Self Discipline
[edit] Field Troops
[edit] Troops A-M
| District | Headquarters | Coverage |
| Troop A | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Metro OKC including Oklahoma, Logan, Lincoln, Canadian, Pottawatomie, Cleveland, and McClain Counties |
| Troop B | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Tulsa, Creek, Rogers and Okmulgee Counties |
| Troop C | Muskogee, Oklahoma | McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, and Wagoner Counties |
| Troop D | McAlester, Oklahoma | Le Flore, Latimer, Seminole, Pittsburg, Hughes, and Okfuskee Counties |
| Troop E | Durant, Oklahoma | McCurtain, Choctaw, Bryan, Marshall, Atoka, Coal, and Pushmataha Counties |
| Troop F | Ardmore, Oklahoma | Garvin, Pontotoc, Murray, Love, and Johnston Counties |
| Troop G | Lawton, Oklahoma | Caddo, Commanche, Cotton, Grady, Stephens, and Jefferson Counties |
| Troop H | Clinton, Oklahoma | Roger Mills, Beckham, Dewey, Custer, and Washita Counties |
| Troop I | Guymon, Oklahoma | Cimmaron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Ellis, and Woodward Counties |
| Troop J | Enid, Oklahoma | Kingfisher, Blaine, Garfield, Major, Woods, Alfalfa, and Grant Counties |
| Troop K | Perry, Oklahoma | Osage, Pawnee, Kay, Noble, and Payne Counties |
| Troop L | Vinita, Oklahoma | Nowata, Washington, Delaware, Ottawa, Craig, and Mayes Counties |
| Troop M | Altus, Oklahoma | Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman, Greer, and Harmon Counties |
| Troop MC (Motorcycle) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Oklahoma, Tulsa Counties |
| Turnpike Troops | ||
| Troop XA | Will Rogers Turnpike | |
| Troop XB | Muskogee Turnpike | |
| Troop XC | Indian Nation Turnpike | |
| Troop XD | Cherokee Turnpike | |
| Troop XE | Creek Turnpike | |
| Troop YA | Cimarron Turnpike | |
| Troop YB | Turner Turnpike | |
| Troop YC | H. E. Bailey Turnpike | |
| Troop YE | John Kilpatrick Turnpike |
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