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Officers in Bricktown

Officer Training

De-escalation and scenario-based training programs in Oklahoma City produced immediate and direct results: a 50 percent decline in shootings involving police officers after just one year. The Police Department started the program in 2014, and every officer and recruit receives the training. Read our de-escalation policy here.

Transparency

Citizens Advisory Board: The Citizens Advisory Board reviews complaints from residents or visitors, including reviewing criminal or administrative investigations. It also reviews department policies and procedures, and convenes public forums. The board provides its recommendations to the Police Chief, and can also refer matters to the City Manager.
Body-worn cameras: Oklahoma City patrol officers wear body-worn cameras. A pilot program developed policies and record storage procedures. Read more here.
Records: The Police Department is always in strict compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Our Records Department manages police files and records, and the Office of Media Relations provides a transparent link to the media.

Community Police Programs

The Police Department brings our community and officers closer together with a variety of programs:

Fairness in Court

The Oklahoma City Municipal Court Customer Service Window is located at 701 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City-observed holidays.
You can request your first extension in person at the Customer Service Window on or before the court date written on your ticket. A photo I.D. is required to receive this extension. You have the option to make partial payments on a time pay extension.
You can request a one-time, 30-day continuance of your first court date in person at the Customer Service Window or by phone, (405) 297-3898, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City-observed holidays. A $15 fee per case will be added for each continuance granted.
You can check warrants by phone, (405) 297-3898, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City-observed holidays.
If you can’t afford to pay, you can request a Rule 8 hearing. Judges have the discretion to waive or reduce fines, costs and fees.
Online payment methods: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Both credit and debit cards are accepted. Full payments can be paid online for many Traffic, Criminal, and Parking tickets to resolve certain cases without making a court appearance. This does not include Jury Division and Juvenile cases as they require a court appearance. The online payment system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a processing fee is not charged. The online payment may constitute a conviction and it will be reported on your driving record. Please contact the Municipal Court in person or by phone to find out if more options are available before continuing with the online payment.

Community Education and Outreach

Our proactive approach to engaging residents and visitors includes participation in community forums and our guide to interacting with police officers. If you're interested in having a police officer meet with your neighborhood association, church, business or other group, contact one of our community relations officers. The Court's community relations coordinator can also speak to groups about resolving court cases and warrants without anxiety.

Immigrants Welcome

Oklahoma City police officers serve and protect all of our community's residents and visitors, regardless of immigration status. Oklahoma City police officers have no lawful authority to enforce federal immigration laws. Former Police Chief Bill Citty explained the Department's approach to the City Council a few years ago. Read the Immigration Policy here.

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