OSA NEWS & EVENTS

Oklahoma Sheriff Magazine Correction

In the latest edition of the Oklahoma Sheriff we made a mistake and referenced the Sheriff of The Year Bill Winchester as being from Garvin County. Sheriff Winchester is from Garfield County. The association apologizes for this mistake and not catching it in the proofing process.

Presented to a Sheriff for outstanding contribution to the Oklahoma Sheriffs? Association, his/her office, County, State or the Nation

On Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the 2009 OSA Awards Banquet, it was announced that Sheriff Bill Winchester of Garfield County was the 2009 Sheriff of the Year,.

This year's Sheriff of the Year has served in every capacity, ranging from Deputy, to Jail Administrator to Undersheriff to Sheriff.  During his tenure as Sheriff since 1999, he has been diligent in ensuring the best for his staff, providing the best equipment and training, in his quest to provide the very best law enforcement to the people of his County.  His dedication and commitment to his Office are reflected in the professionalism of his Department.

After his election as Sheriff he faced a dilemma of what to do with an old, deteriorating and unsafe county jail facility.  He embarked on a bold a daring mission to construct a new facility, which opened in 2003. 

In addition to his duties as Sheriff, he serves on the CLEET Advisory Board, is a member of CODA, serves as an Executive Board Member of the OSA, and has taken an active role in the Northwest Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.   He also gives freely of his time to teach classes to detention officers, jail administrators and Sheriffs across the state.  With all his other obligations he never hesitates to take time to take the lead in building or repairing community relations.  His leadership skills in his community are unequalled and his fierce determination to ensure all citizens are treated fairly and objectively has gained him a stellar reputation.

His staff writes:  ?The Sheriff is a leader, manager, social worker, counselor and a role model.  He is a Christian man who places God first in his life, which is mirrored in his everyday character.  He takes great pride in his family, in his church, in his Office and in his community.  He has established a legacy within this office that will be hard for anyone to follow.  When it comes to our point of view, he is Sheriff of the Year every year!.

Sheriffs Academy

September 13th thru the 17th

and 20th thru 24th 2010

The association has set the dates for the next sheriffs academy, the academy will be CLEET certified for 80 hours and is designed to benefit both the Sheriff, Undersheriff, command staff, and administrative personnel. We are currently working on the curriculum and will have an agenda and registration available by June.

Association Welcomes New Corporate Sponsor

The OSA would like to welcome Telmate Inmate Communications as a Corporate Sponsor. Telmate recently was awarded the bid for the Oklahoma County Jail and is looking to expand its services in Oklahoma. If you are in the process of renewing your contract with your current provider or have recently built a new jail and need a bid for inmate communications we encourage you to contact Telmate Inmate Communications..

Telmate Inmate Communications

Bob Foringer Sales Representative

11103 South Snow Peak Lane

South Jordan, Utah 84095

Phone # 801-244-8388

Fax # 801-446-8999

Email address- robertforinger@yahoo.com

The 52nd Second Session of The Oklahoma Legislature Convenes February 2, 2010

To view the introduced legislation concerning the Sheriffs of Oklahoma for this session click on the link below or go to the Legislative Bill page. We also have a page listing all members with their phone numbers an e-mails along with the committees on the page Legislative Directory or by clicking the link below This page will provide you information on any changes to the bills such as committee assignments, floor votes and amendments. The Association will notify all Sheriffs through e-mail and fax when assistance is required on legislation.

Legislative Directory

Legislative Bills

OSA Has Moved!!!!!!

We are now in our new location:

 6531 North Classen Boulevard     Oklahoma City, OK  73116-7307 
*Phone (405) 286-2899  *FAX (405) 286-3265

New Job and Training Opportunities Posted

Job Opportunities

Training Opportunities

2009 Sheriffs Directory Wall Map

The association has the 2009 Sheriffs directory map available. The wall map list all 77 county sheriffs in relation to the associations five regions along with their phone and fax number. This year we also had a smaller version of the map printed to carry in your vehicle. Cost for the wall map is $5.00 and the small map is $1.00 plus mail cost. Contact the OSA office at 405-286-2899 to order your maps.

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Wall Map size 22" x 28"

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Front 8.5" x 11" Map

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        Back 8.5" x 11" Map

2010 Sheriff's Active Membership

57 out of 77

Fifty counties shown on the map below are current members of the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association for the year 2010 and are afforded all rights and privileges of membership. Upon receipt of the dues by the Sheriff all members of his staff become members of the association. The association extends its thanks to each of the Sheriffs for their support and trust in the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association.

NW Region 13 out of 15 Counties

NE Region 16 out of 20 Counties

SE Region 12 out of 19 Counties

SW Region 10 out 12 Counties

Central Region 6 out of 11 Counties

Policy Manuals

We have received numerous requests for a policy template to be used in the Sheriff's office and in the jail. The Association recommends using the exemplary manual provided by the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office. The Manual is provided to the OSA for the use of all Oklahoma Sheriffs, courtesy of Sheriff Stanley Glanz.  The Tulsa County Detention Center is the only county detention center in Oklahoma accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, the American Correctional Association's Commission on Accreditation for Corrections and the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare.

To receive a copy of Tulsa County's Policies and Procedures on CD ROM, contact the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association by clicking below.
 

Tulsa County Policy & Procedures Manual

NO PHONE CALLS

The Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association does not utilize telephone solicitors for any purpose. If you should receive telephone calls soliciting donations for the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association they are doing so fraudulently and the association recommends contacting the Oklahoma Attorney Generals office to report the phone call. You can report a violation of the Telemarketer Restriction Act directly to the Attorney Generals website by clicking the link below or by calling 405-521-3921

http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/DoNotCall.html

Support Your County Sheriff

Show your support of your county Sheriff by becoming a Honorary or Business member of the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association. Click on the links below to view the benefits of becoming a member.

2010 Honorary Membership

2009/2010 Business Membership

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All of the documents on the Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association website are in .pdf formats for downloading ease. To get your copy of Adobe Reader.

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