Interactive map: What does a week of crime in Tulsa look like?
With 65 killings so far this year, Tulsa is on track to exceed last year’s homicide record of 82, said Tulsa Police Homicide Sgt. David Walker.
Kassie McClung September 21, 2017
With 65 killings so far this year, Tulsa is on track to exceed last year’s homicide record of 82, said Tulsa Police Homicide Sgt. David Walker.
Kassie McClung September 4, 2017
“When we can break through the stigma we can help people understand this is a disease just like any other disease.” — Terri White, commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Kassie McClung August 24, 2017
Mental health advocates, health providers and law enforcement point to a lack of access to routine care and loss of private beds in Tulsa as the cause of the increase in out-of-town transports.
Kassie McClung August 24, 2017
“TCSO failed to execute their legal duty and obligation and take Mr. Barre into custody even knowing he was off his medication, posed a risk of harm to himself and others, and needed assistance,” stated a letter from the family’s attorney announcing intent to sue.
Kassie McClung August 18, 2017
One of the goals behind expanding Strong Tomorrows is to help the district “offset” the loss of Margaret Hudson, said TPS spokeswoman Emma Garrett-Nelson.
Kassie McClung August 14, 2017
One takeaway from enrollment data? The racial disparity is shrinking.
Kassie McClung August 10, 2017
CRT is part of an emerging shift in Tulsa to free up law enforcement and emergency services, connect people to the proper resources and change the way mental health calls are handled.
Kassie McClung August 4, 2017
Across the nation, jails are increasingly adding e-cigarettes to their commissaries. In most prisons and jails, traditional cigarettes are prohibited. But electronic cigarette sales are giving sheriffs the opportunity to take on budget shortfalls and can keep inmates in need of a nicotine-fix content.
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