Lawton Police Department highlights successful Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Lawton
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reflected on a successful Armed Forces Day Parade held in downtown Lawton, where officers participated alongside community members and military partners. The department said its officers enjoyed being part of the event, which brought large crowds together to…
Lawton Police Department opens registration for Junior Citizens Police Academy in July
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is encouraging local youth to register for its upcoming Junior Citizens Police Academy, scheduled for July 6 through July 9 at First Baptist Church, located at 501 B in Lawton. According to the department, the program is designed…
Oklahoma facility renamed in honor of late Lawton Police Chief James Smith following legislative effort
Lawton, OK – The Red Rock Correctional Center in Oklahoma will be renamed the Chief James Smith Correctional Center in honor of former James Smith, who served as police chief in Lawton until his death in January. The change was announced by the Oklahoma Department…
Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
Lawton celebrated Armed Forces Day parade with strong community support
Lawton, OK – The Armed Forces Day Parade in Lawton was described as a success by organizers, with strong participation from local partners and the military community. The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce said the parade was a joint effort with the City of…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol congratulates trooper on Army commission
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Trooper Ruben Maravilla after he completed nearly a year of military training and earned a commission in the United States Army. According to the agency, Maravilla recently attended 11 months of training through Officer Candidate School, where he…
Lawton Police Department thanks community for support during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – As National Police Week came to a close, the Lawton Police Department thanked the community for its continued support of officers and department programs. In a statement shared early Sunday morning, the department said community involvement plays an important role in its…
Oklahoma school athletics face big shift after Gov. Stitt signs eligibility law increasing transparency with open meetings and removing automatic penalties for transferring students
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 2153 into law, a measure that changes how the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) handles student eligibility decisions and removes the automatic penalty period for student athletes who transfer schools. According to the legislation, OSSAA…
