Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Come see us this weekend at the Route 66 Road Fest at the SageNet Center on the Tulsa Fairgrounds!
We'll have a little bit of old school and a little bit of new school on display. Stop by and check out our very first patrol vehicle—a 1937 Ford patrol car—parked next to one of our current patrol units, the Chevrolet Tahoe. It's a great opportunity to see how much patrol vehicles have changed over the last 89 years. (Spoiler alert: the Tahoe has air conditioning.)

Thinking about becoming an Oklahoma State Trooper? Our recruiters will be on hand to answer questions and tell you about the career, the academy, and what it takes to wear the badge. The application process for the 77th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy opens September 1, so now is a great time to start the conversation.

And if you're not interested in a career and just want to talk about our '37 Ford, that's okay too. We admit we've spent an unhealthy amount of time staring at it ourselves.

Come by, say hello, take some photos, and learn a little about the past, present, and future of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

For event information:

https://route66roadfest.com/

Interested in becoming a Trooper?

https://oklahoma.gov/dps/careers/join-the-ohp.html

Great guesses everyone! Looks like there were some correct ones.

This is Yost Road just west of Perkins Road in Stillwater, Payne County.

FIND THE TROOPER FRIDAY!

It's been a while since we've played. Who can guess where our trooper is this fine Friday??

Congratulations Trooper Christopher Dennis #223 on your retirement after 25 years of service to the state of Oklahoma!

Trooper Dennis joined the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in May 2001.

After graduating from the 53rd OHP Academy, Dennis was assigned to the Mayes County detachment out of Troop L in Vinita. Dennis has worked Troop XA on the Will Rogers Turnpike, Troop E Pushmataha County, and finished his career on the Indian Nation Turnpike Troop XC.

Dennis has participated in the CVTEP program as a CMV inspector, field training trooper, computer tech trooper, background investigator, OSSI school safety inspector, and recently completed the FBI Critical Negotiations Academy.

Dennis has been married to his wife for 28 years and they have 2 children.

He plans to preach full-time at Clayton Church of Christ in southeast Oklahoma.

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Theo Cobb #79 who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1951.

Trooper Theo Cobb #79 joined the OHP in 1937.

Trooper Cobb and Trooper Charles Branch were investigating a minor collision on State Highway 76 north of Fox, Oklahoma. They observed a car approaching at a high rate of speed and Trooper Cobb stepped from behind a wrecker with his flashlight to slow it down. Trooper Cobb was struck by the left front fender and the driver did not stop.

Trooper Branch broadcast an alarm and roadblocks were set up over a ten county area. A twenty year-old Fort Chaffee, Arkansas soldier turned himself in to the Healdton City Marshal a few hours later and advised that he had been afraid to stop. He was charged with manslaughter.

RIP K9 Dak, a dedicated member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol family.

Born on August 10, 2014, Dak began his service with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2015 and was proudly assigned to Trooper Eddie Fish #622. Throughout his distinguished career, Dak's unwavering dedication and exceptional instincts made a significant impact on public safety across Oklahoma.

During his years of service, Dak was instrumental in the seizure of:

• 2,025.5 pounds of ma*****na
• 46.29 pounds of co***ne
• 151.1 pounds of methamphetamine
• 99 pounds of fentanyl

These remarkable accomplishments represent countless lives protected and communities made safer through Dak's service.

Dak worked his final shift alongside Trooper Fish on June 3, 2026, before peacefully passing away from natural causes on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

More than his statistics and accomplishments, Dak was a loyal partner, trusted teammate, and beloved member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. His legacy will live on through the work he accomplished, the bond he shared with his handler, and the many lives he touched throughout his career.

Please join us in honoring K9 Dak for his years of faithful service and sacrifice.

Rest easy, Dak. Your watch has ended, but your impact will never be forgotten.

We call our overnight troopers the “Hoot Shift,” and they thrive in the hours when most of Oklahoma is asleep.

While the rest of the state turns out the lights, the Hoot Shift goes to work. They patrol Oklahoma's highways and backroads looking for impaired drivers, drug traffickers, fugitives, and those who believe darkness gives them an advantage.

Criminals often prefer the night. They count on fewer witnesses, lighter traffic, and the assumption that no one is watching. They're wrong.

The Hoot Shift is out there every night, hunting for the people who threaten the safety of our communities. Whether it's a drunk driver weaving across the centerline, a trafficker moving narcotics through our state, or a wanted felon trying to stay off the radar, these troopers are actively looking for them.

This isn't reactive policing. It's proactive enforcement. It's finding problems before they become tragedies. It's taking dangerous people off the road before innocent families encounter them.

When Oklahoma sleeps, the Hoot Shift stands watch. And for those who think they can use the darkness as cover, they should know the darkness belongs to us too.

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are grateful for our strong partnerships with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, the Oklahoma National Guard, and Oklahoma Task Force 1.

Saturday afternoon, Oklahoma Emergency Management contacted us regarding a critically injured hiker stranded on Mount Scott in the Wichita Mountains of southwest Oklahoma. Due to the severity of the injuries and the remote terrain, there was no safe way to remove the hiker from the mountain other than by air.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol quickly assessed the situation and coordinated with the Oklahoma National Guard and Oklahoma Task Force 1 to launch a rescue operation. The Oklahoma National Guard deployed a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, while Oklahoma Task Force 1 sent a search and rescue team to reach the hiker on the mountain.

Through the combined efforts of all agencies involved, the hiker was successfully located, rescued, and airlifted to receive emergency medical care.

The communication, coordination, and cooperation among our state partners—from the Governor's Office to the agencies involved in this rescue—continue to demonstrate the strength of Oklahoma's emergency response network. We are thankful for these partnerships and their commitment to protecting the people of Oklahoma.

UPDATE: Traffic is now open in Oklahoma - it will be diverted at Exit 4 in Kansas.

I-35 northbound is shut down at mile marker 222 due to flooding in Kansas. Traffic is being diverted to State Highway 11.

This Father’s Day, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, integrity, and love.

We are especially grateful for the dads who serve our communities while balancing the responsibilities of family and public service. Your dedication on and off duty helps make Oklahoma a safer place for everyone.

As families gather to celebrate today, we encourage everyone to travel safely, buckle up, and make responsible choices behind the wheel.

From all of us at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Happy Father’s Day to the men who guide, protect, and inspire the next generation.