Scott Hampton

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is glad to host the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) , State & Provincial Police Planners Section (SPPPOS) annual conference in Oklahoma City. 31 state police have sent 47 troopers!

Seeing the set for the first time! #LivePD #LivePDNation

And we’ve landed in NYC! Excited for Trooper Callicoat to be in studio for @OfficialLivePD! #LivePD #LivePDNation

Pontotoc County: Troopers are on scene of a three vehicle fatality collision on SH177 just south of the Canadian river. The roadway is blocked. Please take alternate routes. @OHPtraffic @KTENnews @KXIITV

Bryan County: Calera Police Department hosted a SFST ‘Drugs that Impair Driving’ class yesterday to local law enforcement. The class was taught by Trooper BJ Keeling. Thank you to CPD Chief Don Hyde and the Kiamichi Technology center for hosting the class.

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Bryan County: Trooper McCutcheon stopped a driver for 108/65, he was arrested for DUI Alcohol aggravated (.15 Bac) & combined influence for marijuana. He had a suspended license for a 2018 DUI. We will never know the lives saved from a routine traffic stop. @enduiok @OHPtraffic

Atoka County: Troopers are working a two vehicle fatality accident west of Lane on SH 3. Use caution when approaching.@OHPtraffic @KXIITV @KTENnews

Today's the last day to submit an application for our 66th Patrol Academy! Apply today at jointheohp.com.

Just a reminder - do not call 911 or any dispatch for road closings! Our dispatchers are having a hard time keeping up with everything else they need to do because of these calls. The most up to date road closure information can be found at okroads.org.

A very scary ordeal for this 18 year old driver last Friday night on the Muskogee Turnpike. She failed to yield to a semi while merging onto the highway, hit it and went spinning out of control. She is ok. This is her own dash cam video.

Atoka County: Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation is making improvements to the intersection of US-69 @ Fred’s Fish Camp road in Stringtown. The work is to increase the turning radius to improve efficiency of the intersection Please watch your speed through this area.@OHPtraffic

Congratulations to Trooper Tim Baker #260 on his 2018 Chief's Award. bit.ly/2WpuEol

Come see Trooper Adam Wood #959 today at the career fair at the Indian Capital Technology Center in Tahlequah! He’s there until 1:30. We’re accepting applications for our 66th Academy through the end of May! jointheohp.com

Don't forget we are currently accepting applications for our 66th Highway Patrol Academy! You can submit one now through May 31. Applications can be found at jointheohp.com and ohptroopers.com.

Atoka County: Troopers are working a non injury truck fire on US-69 North of Limestone Creek. The southbound lanes will be congested as the truck is removed. @OHPDPS @KXIITV @KTENnews

"There's really only one person to thank, and that's God." An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was recognized for his bravery when he saved three children from a submerged vehicle in February >> bit.ly/2GkXxvj #KOCO5 #Oklahoma @OHPtraffic

DASH CAM VIDEO: This past Saturday during the storms, a teenage driver almost sideswiped Trooper Timothy Parrish #373's vehicle on the Muskogee Turnpike. Driver was going too fast for the weather conditions. A good reminder to always slow down and #MoveOver. No one was injured.

The widow and daughters of Lt. Heath Meyer received House Resolution 1013 today honoring the life and sacrifice of Lt. Meyer. He died in July of 2017 after being struck during a high speed chase.

Honoring our troopers and civilians at the 50th annual Oklahoma Department of Public Safety awards luncheon.