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Officer Will Dalsing Promoted to Corporal

Congratulations Will!

We wish you all the best.

OKLAHOMA OPERATION LIFESAVER

The Tulsa Police Department in conjunction with Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad and the Oklahoma Chapter of Operation Lifesaver will be conducting an educational enforcement zone on Friday May 9, 2008.  We will be staging at 9:30 AM near the railroad tracks at Southwest Blvd. and 33rd W. Ave. This event will have officers and representatives from the railroad situated near several train crossings to hand out “goodie” bags of educational material and items from the BNSF railroad that will help remind drivers the dangers of railroad crossings.

Through the efforts of Operation Lifesaver, they have helped reduce collisions at railroad crossings by nearly 70 percent.  Over 40 volunteers give free safety presentations throughout the state.  Last year, they gave 787 safety presentations to 18,015 citizens.  Today’s event is to help reinforce the laws around train tracks and to reward drivers for their good driving behavior at the crossings.

Further information on Oklahoma Operation Lifesavers can be obtained from their website at www.okoperationlifesaver.org.

“MAYDAY”

“Stop the speeding on my street – NOW!” is one of the most urgent phone calls fielded by the Tulsa Police Department, the City of Tulsa, and officials nationwide.  With warmer weather ahead, such complaints will only increase, as anxious parents and neighbors fear for the safety of children at play.  That’s why dozens of communities across the country are proclaiming May 1, 2008 “Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day”, and raising awareness of the serious problem of speeding and distracted driving on neighborhood streets.

Most people speeding through neighborhoods are residents themselves.  By sounding May Day alert, a call for help in the battle against residential speeding, people will recognize their role in the problem and become part of the solution instead of relying on police and speed bumps alone.

The Tulsa Police Department is concerned with this nationwide need and will always remain on alert to assist with the public’s request for assistance.  The City of Tulsa can help provide signage for neighborhoods on promoting KEEP KIDS ALIVE Drive 25 program.  For more information on this and traffic calming for neighborhoods, log on to  www.cityoftulsa.org and click on the Community Programs and scroll down to Drive 25.

Safety seminar slated at Hale

By SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer
4/27/2008

It will focus on neighborhood services and drunken driving.

The parent-teacher organization at Nathan Hale High School is sponsoring a community seminar Tuesday to bring together organizations that help keep Tulsa neighborhoods safe.

The seminar is meant for anybody concerned about neighborhood safety, but organizers hope that parents from Hale's particularly big Hispanic population will find the seminar useful.

"We really just want to get the word out, especially for that group," said Cindy Rutledge, a seminar organizer.

Information will be available in Spanish, and representatives from the Hispanic Resource Center at Martin Regional Library will be present.

Bringing together more than 20 service organizations at the same place and time will show the community what services are available and give information about how to get help, Rutledge said.

"That way, ignorance wouldn't be part of the issue," she said.

With the approach of prom season, the event also will present the dangers of drunken driving. Storey Wrecker Service will demonstrate the "jaws of life," a gadget that opens gaps in wrecked cars to allow the rescue of people inside, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have information available.

Rutledge said she hopes teenagers will pay particular attention to that part of the seminar.

"If that demonstration, just out there in the parking lot, saves one teen, then we've done our job," she said.

Several organizations joining in

What: “Safety in the Family, Neighborhood and Community” seminar

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Nathan Hale High School, 6960 E. 21st St.

Cost: Free

Organizations involved: Tulsa Fire Department

Tulsa County Sheriff’s Department

Tulsa Park and Recreation Department

Tulsa Police Department

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Emergency Medical Services Authority

Hale High School Safety Team

Community Service Council Neighborhood Watch

Citizens Alert Patrol

Working in Neighborhoods Department

Helpline

American Red Cross

East Tulsa Prevention Coalition

Oklahoma Safe Kids

Martin Regional Library

Storey Wrecker Service

For more: Call 925-1200.

Shannon Muchmore 581-8378
shannon.muchmore@tulsaworld.com

Sergeant Richard Alexander Promoted to Captain

Sergeant Richard Alexander was promoted to Captain on January 18, 2008.

Congratulations!

Officer Bob Heidlage Promoted to Sergeant

Office Bob Heidlage was promoted to Sergeant January 18th, 2008.

Congratulations!

PC Power and Tulsa Police Department announce Fifth Annual North Pole Computer Project

November 26, 2007

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

Major Dennis 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.

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.

OKSAF Senior Seminar

The TulsaOKSAF Senior Seminar

For More Information Contact
Sgt. Stephanie Jackson - 596-1305

The Tulsa City-County TRIAD group will be hosting their Fall Oklahoma Against Fraud (OKSAF) event from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Central Center at Centennial Park (6th & Peoria in Tulsa).  The focus for this event will be "Caregiver Solutions and Senior Safety."  It will feature a panel of speakers covering the following topics:

Caregiver's Advice -- Hiring for In-home Services
Rita Moskowitz, Pinnacle Award winner
Long-Distance Care giving
Jackie Lenzy, Alzheimer's Association
Respite Care
RoseAnn Percival, OKDHS, Respite Network
Senior Safety
Assisted Living Security-What to Look For
Mike Heath, Gold Medallion
Scams & Personal Safety
Cheryl Compton, Tulsa Police Department TPD

This Tulsa City-County TRIAD & Volunteers in Police Service event will feature booths with senior care providers ready to answer questions and provide information on their services.  There will be a free continental breakfast provided for attendees.

This is a great opportunity for the public to learn about the many agencies available to senior citizens in the area.

Jim Smith Day in the City of Tulsa

Friday, October 5, 2007, has been proclaimed "Jim Smith Day" by the Tulsa City Council. Tulsa Police Detective Jim Smith is being honored for his 31 years of service to the citizens of Tulsa and the Tulsa Police Department.

On May 31, 2007, Detective Smith was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. As Jim battles this disease, he has received tremendous support from his fellow officers and the community.

Jim is currently receiving treatment at M.D. Cancer Care Center in Houston, Texas. While much of the medical costs are being paid for with insurance, transportation and lodging have created a significant burden on the family.

A fund has been set up at the Fraternal Order of Police Credit Union, 10110 East 11^th Street, to help the family defray the costs associated with the extended stay in Houston. An anonymous donor has committed to match up to $15,000 for this cause.

Detective Smith passed away. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all those who gave of there time and resources to assist Jimmy and his family.

Press Conference Announced

The Tulsa Police Department would like to invite you to a Press Conference on Thursday, October 4th, at 2:30 p.m. A 30 day review of the Safe City Initiative will be presented at this time.

The conference will be held at Uniform Division East, 10122 East 11th Street, in the Public Meeting Room.

2007 Tulsa State Fair...More Pics

Visit TPD at the Tulsa State Fair

Officer Dan Ward Promoted to Corporal

Congratulations, Dan.

Dan Ward was officially promoted Tuesday, September 18th, 2007. We wish him all the best.

Senior Fall Festival

The Senior Fall Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 15, 2007 at McClure Park (7th & Memorial in Tulsa). This Tulsa City-County TRIAD & Volunteers in Police Service event will feature booths with senior care providers ready to answer questions and provide information on their services. There will be free food, live entertainment and equipment demonstrations from the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa Fire Department and EMSA.

This event is a great opportunity for the public to learn about the many agencies available to senior citizens in the area.

Successful Fundraiser for Special Olympics

Here are some photos from the fundraising event for Special Olympics:

Chief Palmer calls for a press conference...

Chief Palmer will respond to the remarks made by Councilor Henderson and Councilor Turner at a press conference at 3:30 P.M. today in the Chiefs Conference room located on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Courts Building.

Public Relations,

Off. Jason Willingham

Cops give a hole lot of support

By Staff Reports

9/5/2007

It will be easy to spot cops at your favorite doughnut shop this weekend.

Officers from the Tulsa Police Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol will be on the roof of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 10128 E. 71st St., from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The officers will be dropping a collection bucket from the roof to raise money for Special Olympics Oklahoma. Donations will be accepted throughout the weekend.

Kids also are invited to talk to the officers and look at the police cars and bomb squad trucks.

Officers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City have set a goal of $30,000 for Special Olympics.

By Staff Reports

Copyright Tulsa World 2007. Format differs from original publication.

The Tulsa Police Department and Other Agencies Will Conduct A Mock Disaster Exercise.

September 4, 2007

TPD, TFD, EMSA and TAEMA personnel will take part in a mock disaster exercise along with the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd WMD Civil Support Team (CST) on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. The exercise will test the interaction of local responders with the military in the event of a disaster or possible terrorist event.

The exercise will be held at the Tulsa Police Department's Training Division, located at 6066 E. 66 St. N. Several other emergency response agencies from Tulsa County are also expected to participate in the exercise.

Benefit today for cancer-stricken cop

By Tulsa World Staff Reports

8/2/2007

A fundraiser for a Tulsa police officer who is battling cancer will be held at a downtown pub and restaurant Thursday.

Officers and their families will attend the benefit for Detective Jim Smith, which begins at 5 p.m. at James E. McNellie's Public House, 409 E. First St. The public also is invited, Sgt. Mike Huff said.

All proceeds, including a $5 cover charge and a percentage of some beverage sales, will be donated to Smith and his family to ease the financial burden associated with his forthcoming medical treatment at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Smith has worked the graveyard shift as a Crime Scene Unit detective for several years, Cpl. Gene Watkins said. Recently he had not been sleeping well and appeared pale, and it was believed that the strain of the shift and the demands of the job may have been taking their toll.

When he went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with cancer, Watkins said.

Officer Jennifer Mansell is acting as hostess of the event. In September, a police fundraiser was held at McNellie's for Mansell, who is also battling cancer.

She serves as the city's downtown safety liaison, coordinating new programs and stepped-up patrols in the downtown area.

Cancelled - Tulsa Police Night at Driller Stadium

Tulsa Drillers called last night to report that they will be cancelling our Tulsa Police Night at the Drillers scheduled for July 31, 2007.  Due to the unexpected death of their assistant coach, they will be having a memorial to him that night and have cancelled all promotions.  A rescheduled game will be set up....

Two Car Seat Check Dates in July - Child Safety Seats

Following are two Child Safety Seat Checks for the month of July:

• July 19, 2-4 p.m.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Public Education

616 S. 73rd East Ave.

• July 26,  10-12 a.m.

Riverside Chevrolet

707 w. 51st. (I-44 and Arkansas River)

For further info, call (918) 494-SAFE

or visit: www.safekidstulsa.com

New pics from June 19, 2007: Bike Patrol and Neighborhood Fest

Pictures from June 19, 2007:

OK-Safe Seminar

On June 8, 2007 from 8Am to 12Pm the Tulsa Police Department will participate in the Ok-Safe Seminar held at Central Center at Centennial Park located at 1028 E. 6 Street Tulsa Oklahoma. This event is a TRIAD event that is open to the public and is designed to help educate seniors about fraud.

Speakers for the event include Judge Linda Morrissey, Majorie Lyons from AARP and Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland.

June, 2007 Car Seat Checks

Below are the June Car Seat Check Events. Tulsa Police officers and other volunteers will be present to help properly install car seats for children. All are welcome.

June 1st  2:00 to 4:00 P.M. -- State Farm Insurance  12222 State Farm Blvd. (51st Street and 129th East Avenue)

June 21st 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. -- Tulsa Fire Dept. Public Education  616 S. 73rd East Avenue

June 28th 10:00 A.M. to Noon -- Riverside Chevrolet  707 W. 51st (I44 and the Arkansas river)

For further Resources please call (918) 494-SAFE

or visit www.safekidstulsa.com

Click It or Ticket

Photo courtesy of Stephen Holman, Copyright Tulsa World 2007.

More than 15,000 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes between the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. during 2005, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – and 59 percent of those passenger vehicle occupants were NOTwearing their seat belts at the time of the fatal crash.

The proportion of unbuckled deaths at night is considerably higher than the nearly as alarming 44 percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were not wearing their seat belts and were killed during the daylight hours across the nation that same year.

That’s why the Tulsa Police Department announced they are joining with state and local law enforcement and highway safety officials, May 21^st through June 3^rd, to launch an aggressive national "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement mobilization to crack down on low seat belt use and to reduce highway and city fatalities.

Tulsa Police Launch Confidential Reliable Citizen Program (CRCP)

In cooperation with the Citizen's Crime Commission, the CRCP has begun.

To HEAR how it works please click the link to our Podcast site. You can hear the program explained by Tulsa Police Major Paul Williams:  http://www.tpdpodcast.com/

Following is a news story also explaining the program.

Two Tulsa officers honored for heroism, service

By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

5/4/2007

Oklahoma Women in Law Enforcement honors Officers Robin Mendenhall and Danielle Bishop.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma Women in Law Enforcement on Thursday honored two Tulsa police officers.

Officer Robin Mendenhall received the Commissioned Woman of the Year Award.

Officer Danielle Bishop received the Bull Dog Award.

Mendenhall, 29, was honored for pulling a woman out of the line of fire after the woman had been shot several times in 2005.

"I needed to get her to safety," Mendenhall said.

The most rewarding part of police work is getting a dangerous person off of the street and preventing people from being crime victims or getting hurt, she said.

Mendenhall, an officer with Uniform Division North, has been with the Tulsa Police Department for about five years.

She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Northeastern State University, where she received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

Bishop has been with the Tulsa Police Department for 13 years. She is assigned to the Special Investigations Division's Vice Unit.

During 2006, she and her partner were responsible for 146 felony drug arrests, and they seized 16.67 pounds of marijuana, $4,745 worth of cocaine, $50,825 worth of methamphetamine and $60,760 in drug proceeds.

Bishop, 35, graduated high school in Edmond in 1989 and received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and sociology from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, where she played volleyball.

Bishop said it means a lot to be nominated for an award by her co-workers.

She said police work has afforded her the opportunity to see a side of life most people never get to see.

People really don't have a concept of the dangers that officers face every day, Bishop said.

"It changes you," she said. "You look at things a different way."

Acting Police Chief Mark McCrory, who attended the awards ceremony in Oklahoma City, said, "Having two in our department honored by a statewide organization shows the quality of personnel we have."

Copyright 2007 The Tulsa World. All rights reserved. Format differs from original publication

Basketball: Police Square Off with Local School Athletes

TULSA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

VS.

CITY OF TULSA POLICE OFFICERS

 

"Saving Our Kids" Basketball SHOWDOWN!

Members of area Tulsa high schools and City of Tulsa representatives will square off on the basketball court to raise money for a Youth Center. The center will serve the community in a broad range of hands on programs including childcare, mentoring, after school tutoring, food & utility bill assistance, teenage pregnancy classes, resume writing courses, and clothes for the needy.

WHEN:

Saturday afternoon, April 28^th at 2 PM

.

WHERE: Rogers High School

, 3909 E. 5^th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma

HOW MUCH

: $5 per person, $20 per family of five

(Tickets sold at the door)

HALFTIME FEATURE: Free Throw Contest with Elementary & Jr. High School

Concession stand will be OPEN!

There will be plenty of music, food, and fun at the game. This is an excellent event for the whole family to come out and enjoy.

All proceeds will go toward the development of the Youth Center.

Contact: Sergeant Stephanie Jackson at 918-596-1305

Off. Jay Releases Another Podcast

A new podcast from Officer Jay Chiarito-Mazzarella has been posted.

You can listen to or download the audiofile here:

http://www.tpdpodcast.com/

Child Safety Seat Check

The April Dates for Car Seat Checks:

April 7, 10-12:00 at Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Pl.

April 19, 2-4:00 at the Tulsa Fire Department Public Education Center, 616 S. 73rd East Ave.

April 26, 10-12:00 at Riverside Chevrolet, I44 and the Arkansas River

April 28th, 10-12:00 at the Tulsa Zoo, 5701 E. 36th St. North

The National SAFE KIDS Campaign recommends that whenever possible, children ages 2 and under ride in the back seat of a vehicle. And the safest position for a safety seat, if it can be properly secured, is the center of the back seat.

• A child should ride in a rear-facing seat until at least one year and 20 pounds, and a rear-facing safety seat should
  never be placed in a vehicle seat equipped with an air bag.
• At one year and 20 pounds, a child can ride in a forward-facing seat equipped with internal harnesses.
• When a child reaches the height and weight limit of his forward-facing seat (as prescribed by the manufacturer),
  he should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat, to be used in combination with an adult lap and shoulder belt.

A child is ready for an adult safety belt with no booster when:

• He can sit against the back of the seat and bend his knees over the edge.
• The lap belt makes good contact low over his hips.
• The shoulder belt makes good contact across his chest and collarbone.

For more information or further resources, call (918) 494-SAFE or visit www.safekidstulsa.com

Car Seat Checks

March 2007 Car Seat Checks

March 1, 2-4 p.m. Warren Clinic Campus, 4818 E. 67^th (67^th and Yale)

March 15, 2-4 p.m. "Car Seat Check-Up" Tulsa Fire Dept.  616 S. 73^rd E. Ave.

March 22, 10-12 a.m. "Car Seat Check-Up" Riverside Chevrolet 707 W. 51st ST (I-44 and Arkansas River)

The April dates will soon be posted. For further information or resources, call Safe Kids at (918) 494-SAFE

or visit  http://www.sfh-childrenshospital.com/resources/safe_kids/default.aspx

Buckledown Awards

The 14^th Annual BUCKLEDOWN Awards Program is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM, in the auditorium of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa Campus, 700 N. Greenwood. Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Tribal Police, and Campus Police Officers from throughout Oklahoma will be recognized for their "Outstanding Performance in Traffic Safety, Occupant Protection, and Impaired Driving through Enforcement, Public Information & Education, and Prevention Efforts Designed to Reduce Traffic Collisions and Their Results." Representatives from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office will be on hand for presentation of the awards. These awards will included the Don Byerley and Fabrienne VanArsdell Memorial Awards, named in honor of Tulsa Police Officers killed by impaired drivers and the Matthew Scott Evans Memorial Award, named in honor of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officer killed in the line of duty. A reception will take place at 9:00 AM in a conference room adjacent to the auditorium. A press conference will be held at 9:30 AM in the auditorium prior to the ceremony.

The BUCKLEDOWN Awards Program is cosponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Safe Communities Alliance of Northeast Oklahoma, St. Farm Insurance Companies and SAFE KIDS – Tulsa Area.

Tulsa Police Awards Banquet

By now, you have probably seen announcements of the upcoming Tulsa Police Department Awards Banquet. Permit me to clarify details and encourage you to attend.

The banquet is scheduled for March 1, 2007 at the Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Ave. A cash bar will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:45 p.m. Lori Fulbright will emcee the event, with author William Bernhardt as guest speaker.

Attached is a list of those officers who will be honored at this event.

Officer Tommy Barbee

Officer Donald Wright

Officer Robin Mendenhall

Officer Mike Fitzgerald

Sergeant Brandon Wykoff

Officer Angi Scott

Mr. Mark Boese

Ms. Mechelle Hampton

Captain Travis Yates

Officer Danielle Bishop

Corporal Steve Wood

Corporal Bryan Bryden

Officer Doug Chism

Officer Mark Sole

Sergeant Virgil Litterell

Sergeant Kurt Dodd

Corporal Dan Miller

Officer Wesley Phelps

Officer Jason Muse

Officer Deanna Phillips

Officer David Hickman

Officer Kerry Whitten

Corporal Terry Maurer

Sergeant Mike Parsons

Officer Toni Hill

Officer Richard Farmer

Officer Cal Kaiser

Sergeant Rex Mann

Officer Janet Miller

Corporal Dave Witt

Officer Matt Snow

Officer Mike Kennedy

Officer Josh Dupler

Officer Matt Crutchfield

Officer Steve Day

Corporal Phil Snow

Officer Travis Taverna

Officer Ian Chambers

Officer Joe Gamboa

Officer Mark Wollmerhauser

Officer Patrick Stephens

Officer Andrew Mackenzie

Officer Brent Sanders

Officer Gina Tuell

Sergeant Brandon Watkins

Officer Keziya Thomas

Sergeant Stephanie Jackson

This will be a coat & tie or, for Officers, a formal uniform event. Obviously, dress should be consistent with choice of beverages. Tickets are $30 per individual or $50 per couple. A very limited number of complementary tickets are available and will be distributed to officers receiving individual medal awards.

The deadline for reservations is February 23^rd. Tickets will not be available at the door. For further information or to purchase tickets, please call the Citizens Crime Commission at 585-5209. Early purchase is encouraged.

Tulsa Police Announces Academy Graduation

Tulsa Police Major Julie Harris welcomes you to the graduation of Apprentice Police Officer Class 2006-96. 

The ceremony will be held at the Tulsa Police Training Center, 6066 East 66th Street North, on Friday, January 19th at 4 p.m.

Tulsa Police Fair Events

The Tulsa Police Department welcomes the public to the Tulsa State Fair. Join the officers from the Tulsa Police Department as they show you the technology involved in crime scene investigation. See a new Dodge Charger police vehicle and meet McGruff as he fights to prevent crime in your neighborhood.

For the first time, the Tulsa Police Department will sponsor themes each night. We welcome you to each of these presentations:

Recruiter Night 9/29/2006    5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Child Passenger Safety Night 9/30/2006   11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Chaplain Night 10/2/2006   3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Character Building Night (Sgt. Sherwood) 10/2/2006   6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Meet the Chief & Staff Night - 10/3/2006   4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Bomb Squad Night 10/4/2006   4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ACO Night 10/5/2006   5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Forensic Lab Night 10/6/2006 all day

SOT Night 10/8/2006   2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Tulsa Police Department welcomes the public to the Tulsa State Fair. Join the officers from the Tulsa Police Department as they show you the technology involved in crime scene investigation. See a new Dodge Charger police vehicle and meet McGruff as he fights to prevent crime in your neighborhood.

For the first time, the Tulsa Police Department will sponsor themes each night. We welcome you to each of these presentations:

Recruiter Night 9/29/2006    5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Child Passenger Safety Night 9/30/2006   11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Chaplain Night 10/2/2006   3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Character Building Night (Sgt. Sherwood) 10/2/2006   6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Meet the Chief & Staff Night - 10/3/2006   4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Bomb Squad Night 10/4/2006   4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ACO Night 10/5/2006   5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Forensic Lab Night 10/6/2006 all day

SOT Night 10/8/2006   2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Officer Jennifer Mansell

Jennifer continues to fight her cancer. This second cancer has spread to bone and can be treated but cannot be cured. Her fondest wish has been to go to Alaska and her fellow Tulsa police officers and friends are determined to make that happen.

Recently, a fundraiser was held at "McNellies" pub. Thanks to owner Elliot Nelson, a firm supporter of the police, for generous assistance.

Following is a short note from Officer Jeri Tucker about the event:

TPD Family,

I am happy to tell all of you that the fund raiser for Jennifer at McNellie's last night was a HUGE success! We raised $5273.00.

Thanks to everyone for coming out to support Jennifer. She has expressed to me that she feels so loved and blessed to be surrounded and supported by all of you. It is a reflection on our entire department.

Thanks again to all of you.

Jeri

Officer Jeri Tucker

Tulsa Police Department, Uniform Division North

Sounds like Jennifer is going to get that trip. Further fundraising is planned.

Off. Will Dalsing

Tulsa Police Department, Headquarters

Car Seat Checks

Fall 2006 Car Seat Checks

Parents- Get your car seat installed or
checked by your 7th Month.

For Further Resources please call 918-494-SAFE

or visit www.safekidstulsa.com

Tulsa Police Announce Partnership With IT Summit

The Tulsa Police Department is proud to announce a partnership with the IT Summit.  The IT Summit is an executive technology conference series for the  education, government and  corporate communities in and around Oklahoma. The purpose of the conference is to support and facilitate the advancement of technology and education for regional, national, and global economic
development.  The Summit will be held at the Tulsa Convention Center from October 11-12.

Presentations will be given from leaders such as:                                           

Scott Wanzer
Detective, Cyber Crimes Unit, Tulsa Police Department

Dr. Gavin W. Manes
Principal Research Scientist, Center for Information Security

James G. Adams
Supervisory Special Agent, FBI

Dr. Phil Berkenbile
State Director, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

Dr. Keith Ballard
Executive Director, Oklahoma State School Boards Association

C. Michael Carolina
Executive Director, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

James D. Mason
Executive Director, Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative

Tim Lovell
Executive Director, Tulsa Partners

Donald R. Hamilton
Executive Director, National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism

Paul Tucker
President, Information Systems Security Association

Chris Fields
ISACA Tulsa Chapter President

Key technology manufacturers and integrators will be demonstrating  leading-edge innovations.

The IT Summit is the leading technology source in the region.

Visit www.theitsummit.com for additional details.

2006 Car Seat Checks

2006 Car Seat Checks

Date Time Event

July 15, 2:00-4:00 Car Seat Check Up
Tulsa Fire Dept. Public Education Building
616 S. 73rd E. Ave.

July 20, 2:00-4:00 Car Seat check up
Tulsa Fire Dept. Public Education Building
616 S. 73rd E. Ave

For Further Resources please call 918-494-SAFE
or visit www.safekidstulsa.com

95th Tulsa Police Academy Graduates on June 16, 2006

The Tulsa Police Department would like to welcome the public to the graduation ceremony of the 95th graduating class.  The event begins at 11 A.M. on Friday, June 16, 2006.  The academy is located at 6066 East 66th Street North.