Governor Kevin Stitt and Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton launched the Secure Oklahoma N.O.W. Initiative to help standardize safety and security surrounding large events in Oklahoma. Stitt assembled an Advisory Council led by Tipton and Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest in the wake of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
“Oklahoma is leading the nation in securing our communities and keeping our residents safe,” said Stitt. “My administration has focused on making Oklahoma a Top 10 state in public safety, and we’re making that happen. Whether it’s school safety, illegal immigration, or the security of our biggest public events, we are taking action to protect Oklahomans and give law enforcement the tools and support they need.”
Components of the Secure Oklahoma N.O.W. Initiative include:
Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center: Available to conduct pre-event threat assessments statewide.
Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security: Offers support for interagency coordination and emergency communications planning.
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Drone Response Team: Ready to identify and mitigate suspicious drone activity at high-attendance events.
“Oklahoma is a hub for major events, from Thunder games to statewide festivals, and we are committed to keeping every attendee safe,” said Commissioner Tipton. “This initiative will ensure our agencies are working from the same playbook and that our law enforcement officers have the intelligence, training, and coordination needed to protect lives.”
