City Leaders Work To Fix Tulsa's Shortage Of Police Officers

Tulsa Fraternal Order of Police president Jeff Downs told News On 6 paying officers more would help.
"We are the second largest city in the state of Oklahoma, but we're the eighth in pay,” explained Downs. “If you bring the pay up, you'd encourage people to recruit here."
Chief Franklin said he believes recent national events have created negative stigma, leading to some officers retiring or quitting and discouraging others to go into law enforcement.
City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper, who is married to a TPD officer, said she believes the department needs to change the culture, which could take years.
"We have to put policies in place that's going to build trust and accountability,” said Hall-Harper. “That is having an office of independent monitor with the ability to investigate."

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