Social media has grown into one of the most efficient tools for law enforcement agencies to solve crimes. But bigoted and racist posts from officers’ personal accounts cause people to question how they can equally police all communities. Despite individual officers across the nation making headlines for negative social media posts, officials say overwhelming benefits […]
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Oklahoma County voters will determine the next sheriff who will head an agency with a $34 million budget and run the state’s largest jail.
Oklahoma County voters will determine the next sheriff who will head an agency with a $34 million budget and run the state’s largest jail.
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Deputy’s bizarre death stands out in Oklahoma County history
While officer-involved shootings are making headlines today, the death of Deputy Levi A. Ezell is a different and unique tale.
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County Jail Series: A 2009 agreement showed jail lacked proper staffing, space, security, health care and more
Lack of appropriate holding space, natural lighting, recreational areas and staffing require additional funding to remedy, which would likely require an additional sales tax vote. Whetsel said that also means a new structure must be built.