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Posted on: December 6, 2023

SHOP WITH SHERIFF EVENT BENEFITS CLEVELAND COUNTY FAMILIES

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Generosity from local merchants, an area church, and first responders will bring holiday cheer to eleven deserving families from Cleveland County. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is organizing its annual Shop with the Sheriff event t...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2023

CCSO DETECTIVE WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION

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A Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Investigations Division Detective earned national recognition for his work combating human trafficking.

Detective Austin Buonasera was awarded the 2023 BE THE ONE award at the North American Huma...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Deputy Saves Dog

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On Monday, May 1st, Deputy Bryan Irwin was in the area of 192nd Ave SE and Lindsey Road, in Norman, when he found a dog laying on the side of the road. Deputy Irwin realized the dog was injured and unable to walk. He knew it was critical to find help as q...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Report Elderly Financial Abuse

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We are starting a new segment at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. We present to you, Franky Friday’s. 
Our Chief Financial Officer, Frank Magness, will give you tips on how to prevent fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft, and what to do i...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2022

Cleveland County Sheriff Begins Click It or Ticket Enforcement

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As summer months approach and road trips increase, Sheriff Amason wants to remind drivers of the importance of wearing seatbelts. This is part of the Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement program to help keep families safe on the road.

The Click It or Tic...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2022

Cleveland County Sheriff Equipped to Better Protect Citizens

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Cleveland County Multi-Jurisdictional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to begin utilizing the Cleveland County Lenco BearCat for high-risk crisis response. In June 2021, Sheriff Amason announced a partnership between the Cleveland County Sheriff’s ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2022

Sheriff Amason Reports Cleveland County Detention Center at Full Staff

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NORMAN, Okla. - Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason announces the detention center is at full staff for the first time since the start of the COVID Pandemic.

Like many agencies’ in Okla. and throughout the nation, the Cleveland County Detention...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2021

Sheriff and Moore Police to Begin Cleveland County SWAT Team

Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason and Moore Police Chief Todd Gibson announce a new partnership creating a Multi-Jurisdictional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. 

 

This partnership will bring more resources, improved training, ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2021

Women's Resource Center Gala Featuring Keynote Speaker, Elizabeth Smart, Scheduled For October 15

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NORMAN, OK – The Women’s Resource Center’s (WRC) annual gala will feature author,

speaker, and survivor, Elizabeth Smart as its keynote speaker. The gala is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

on Friday, October 15, 2021, at The Nest at Te...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2021

Cleveland County Maintenance Employee Arrested

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Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason announces the arrest of a Cleveland County Maintenance employee, Andre Tyson, on multiple charges including introduction of contraband into a penal institution. 

Tyson, a County Maintenance employee, was assig...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2021

Sheriff Amason Announces New Community Response Unit

 Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason announces the creation of the Sheriff’s Community Response Unit (CRU). 

The Sheriff’s CRU is a special team of highly trained deputies who use community oriented policing methods to solve problems in...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2021

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office to Begin Using GrayKey Digital Forensics Tools

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The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office recently purchased GrayKey digital forensics tools for use in criminal cases involving cellular and electronic devices. 

 “With the ever growing use of digital technology in the commission of crimes, ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2021

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Seeing a Rise in Fraud Cases

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2022

Sheriff Names New Chief Deputy of Detention

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 Sheriff Chris Amason names Scott Sedbrook Cleveland County Detention Chief Deputy. 

After retiring from Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office following a 27-year career, Sedbrook accepted a position offered by Sheriff Amason to lead the Cleve...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2022

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Joins National OffenderWatch Sex Offender Network

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 The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has joined the nationwide OffenderWatch sex offender registry network, which enables collaboration on investigations and sharing of critical information involving registered...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2022

Cleveland County Sheriff to Introduce New Detainee Heart Monitoring System

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4Sight Labs brings Silicon Valley innovation to public safety. At the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, we are launching a new product, Custody Protect - our solution for helping prevent in-custody deaths. Custody Protect is intuitive and simple...

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