Chief Lance Arnold

Chief Arnold comes to Broken Arrow with an impressive resume in law enforcement leadership. June 2017-December 2024, he served as Chief of Police for the Weatherford Police Department in Texas, where he also served as Director of Public Safety and Assistant City Manager. Prior to his time in Weatherford, Arnold dedicated 20 years of service to the Norman Police Department in Oklahoma, where he commanded the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and earned multiple honors, including Officer of the Year and Supervisor of the Year.
His leadership in Weatherford resulted in significant crime reductions and enhanced community engagement. Under his direction, the Weatherford Police Department received National Recognition from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for its comprehensive member wellness program. Arnold also served on the IACP Training Facilities Working Group, presenting at National Conferences on Police Facility Design to promote wellness among officers.
Chief Arnold holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from American Military University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership at Abilene Christian University. Arnold has earned advanced certifications in law enforcement, including an Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from the Oklahoma Council for Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) and a Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). He is also a Certified Gallup Global Strengths Coach and a subject matter expert in Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety.
Chief Arnold’s personal life is equally grounded in community and family. He and his wife, RaeAnn, have been married for over 26 years and have two adult sons, Logan and Ethan. Their extended family resides in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa Metro areas.

Last Modified on Apr 07, 2025