TPD News

PC Power and Tulsa Police Department announce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Contact
Karen Ford, 918 527-0045

November 26, 2007

TULSA, Okla. -A local non-profit organization that provides refurbished computers to at-risk children, PC Power, the Tulsa Police Department, and area law enforcement agencies, have again partnered to deliver over 60 computers to children in the Tulsa area.   During the week before Christmas, officers from Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, Broken Arrow,  Sapulpa, Owasso, and Sand Springs Police Department will begin work on the Fifth Annual North Pole Computer Project. These computers will be used by approximately 200 children.

PC Power was founded by retired Tulsa Police Officer Glenn DeWeese, who began building computers for needy children as a Christmas project in 2003. The original Computers for Kids project evolved into a year-round operation that will provide computers for over 750 families this year.  While there are officers who donate time throughout the year, all of the work of identifying recipients, wrapping and delivering the Christmas computers is done by police officers who work in the schools.

The 2007 North Pole Computer Project will culminate on December 21 when the police officers and volunteers will assemble at Tulsa's Fraternal Order of Police lodge to gift wrap the computers and load them in police cars for delivery. FOP President Darin Filak has endorsed the project and cites it as "another example of the many ways our officers are actively serving their community."

PC Power and their law enforcement partners ask for the community's help in continuing this important project. They will hold a computer drop-off on Saturday, December 1st, 10 am until 2 pm, in the west parking lot of CityPlex, 81st and Lewis.  They need computers that are Pentium IV class or better. The minimum specifications can be found on PC Power's web site. Machines will be wiped and re-imaged very quickly using mass production techniques developed by PC Power's technicians. PC Power will also accept educational software and cash donations that go towards Microsoft licensing fees and the purchase of speakers and modems.

More information about the North Pole Computer Project and PC Power can be found on the web at www.TulsaPCPower.org

Crime of the Week, 11/21/07

CRIME TYPE: Homicide

DATE:  September 15, 2007
          
TIME: Unknown

LOCATION:   10845 E. 33rd Street

VICTIM: Scott Jason Curts

SYNOPSIS:  Homicide detectives need your help in solving a homicide. On September 15, 2007 at 7:28 a.m., officers responded to a man down at The Bradford Creek Apartment complex located at 10845 East 33rd Street.  When officers arrived they discovered the body of Scott Jason Curts in the parking lot. Curts had been shot several times. A witness said they observed two males (unknown race) running from this location. Investigators need anyone with information about this homicide to come forward to help solve this case.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

New Podcast: Tulsa Police Recruiter Jesse Guardiola

http://www.tpdpodcast.com/2007/11/16/recruiting-tpd-talks-10/

MAYOR'S BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM WINS KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL AWARD

TULSA, OK - Mayor Kathy Taylor's High School Beautification Program has been awarded the Youth Group Award, given by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Inc. (KOB) for best Oklahoma project by a youth group that was completed with minimal adult participation.

The award will be presented on Monday, November 19, 2007 during The Keep Oklahoma Beautiful 17th Annual Environmental Awards program. The awards recognize the good works of Oklahomans for their exceptional efforts in the areas of environmental improvement, beautification & landscaping and environmental education & promotion - completed during the 12-month period ending July 31, 2007.

The KOB Banquet will be held at the Oklahoma City Marriott, just prior to the organization's annual conference.

The Mayor's Award-winning program combined the efforts of high school seniors, the Up With Trees non- profit organization, the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Public Schools to design and implement nine different campus beautification projects across the city. The projects ranged from trees planted in common areas to the addition of park benches, to the building of a fence to set off a landscaping project.

"This year's Senior Classes took this project and made it their own, leaving a legacy behind for future school classes to enjoy," said Mayor Kathy Taylor. "But the best thing is that it doesn't end here, future seniors will continue to beautify the campuses of Tulsa's schools."

Tulsa's high schools seniors worked with Cara Phippen, a volunteer with the Mayor's office, to complete the projects.

A panel of judges reviewed all qualified entries for the KOB awards. Using an evaluation guide, the judges scored each entry based on certain criteria.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Inc. was established in 1965 as a statewide nonprofit organization. Its mission is to encourage, promote and assist individual and group efforts in the areas of beautification, enhancement and preservation of Oklahoma's environment.

Its work is directed and accomplished by a voluntary board of directors.

Major Larsen Promoted to Deputy Chief

Tulsa Police Major Dennis Larsen has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief.  The promotion follows a competitive process involving several written and oral exercises.  Deputy Chief Larsen has 28 years of service with the Tulsa Police Department and formerly commanded Uniform Division Southwest.

Mayor Kathy Taylor states:  "Deputy Chief Larsen has shown exceptional leadership both in the police department and in our community.  As Deputy Chief he will be in a position to continue leading our great Tulsa Police Department and our City forward."

Deputy Chief Larsen is a graduate of the 185th Session of the FBI National Academy, Leadership Tulsa Class 13 and the FBI Hazardous Device School.  His previous assignments with the Tulsa Police Department include commanding the Special Operations Team, Bomb Squad and Uniform Division Southwest. 

Chief Ron Palmer states:  "Deputy Chief Larsen has served the department and the citizens of Tulsa with distinction for the entirety of his career.  His promotion will allow him to make additional meaningful contributions to the good of the department in his role of commander of the largest single contingency of personnel within the Tulsa Police Department."

Deputy Chief Larsen will take over as the operations deputy chief, which oversees the patrol divisions and the special operations division within the Tulsa Police Department.

A promotional ceremony will be held on November 19th at 11:00 a.m.
in room 1101 of the City Hall Building, 200 Civic Center.

Crime of the Week, 11/14/07

CRIME TYPE: Attempted Armed Robbery

DATE:  October 20, 2007
          
TIME: 11:35 p.m.

LOCATION: 7494 E. Admiral Place

VICTIM: Kwick Mart

SYNOPSIS: On October 20, 2007 a white male walked into the Kwick Mart at 7494 E. Admiral Place. The suspect confronted the attendant and demanded money. The suspect had a large pocket knife in his right hand. The attendant refused to give the suspect any money. The suspect turned and left the store without getting anything. The suspect was last seen running south from the store. The suspect was a white male wearing all black clothing.  A surveillance camera captured images of the suspect prior to him entering the store and while he was inside the store. The subject is a white male, in his late teens or early twenties, 5’06”-5’08” and 135-140. The subjects had brown hair.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 11/07/07

CRIME TYPE: Hit & Run Fatality 

DATE:  March 24, 2000
          
TIME: 5:08 a.m

LOCATION:   I-244 Westbound & Tisdale Expressway

VICTIM: Ricahard Warren II

SYNOPSIS:  The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating a Fatality Hit & Run that occurred several years ago. On March 24, 2000, at 5:08 a.m. Richard Lynn Warren II was walking on I-244 just east of the Tisdale Expressway when he was struck by a vehicle travelling eastbound. The impact of this collision threw Mr. Warren into the westbound lane of traffic. Mr. Warren was then struck by another vehicle travelling westbound. Mr. Warren was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses said that both drivers continued without stopping.  Witness described the first vehicle that hit Mr. Warren as a dark colored Chevrolet Caprice. There was no description given for the second vehicle.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Police vs. Fire Charity Hockey Game

A Police vs Fire charity Hockey game is being played on November 10th, at 7:00pm, at Oilers Ice Center, 6413 S. Mingo Rd.
Celebrity Coaches are “T.K.” Tom Karalis and “Dougie” Lawrence.
All money goes to the Children's Burn Camp. click here http://www.tfdclowns.com/burn_camp.php
Tickets are 10 dollars.
It does not matter whether or not you can make the game. The money still goes to the Children’s Burn Camp.
You can buy tickets from:
*The players listed below
*at Oilers Home Hockey games, (600 civic center).
*Oilers Ice Center, 6413 S. Mingo Rd.
*Ebay search Guns N Hoses, Buy online Click Here http://cgi.ebay.com/GUNS-N-HOSES-BENEFIT-HOCKEY-GAME_W0QQitemZ160175942382QQihZ006QQcategoryZ16122QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Tulsa Police hockey players are:
Sgt Joey Bayles
Sgt M. McMeen
Cpl. L. Marks
Cpl. C. Goforth
Officer D. Weakly

Broken Arrow Police Hockey Players:
Chris Walker
John Dussling
Chane Cophran

The Tulsa Rampage will be donating the proceeds from their game on Saturday 11/17/07 at the Oilers Ice Center, to the Burn camp.