Communications and Government Relations
Administration and Contacts
Josh Ward
Chief Administrator of Communications
Phone: (405) 425-7121
Address:
3400 Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4298
VACANT
Division Support Coordinator
Phone: (405) 425-2678
Shawna English
Legislative Liaison
Phone: (405) 425-2331
Lance West
Administrator of Marketing
Phone: (405) 425-2540
Amber Reid
Graphic Designer
Phone: (405) 425-2565
The Communications Office manages all internal and external communications related to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to educate and inform the public, media, and employees. The office strives to provide timely and accurate information through the use of media relations, electronic communications, and publications.
The office is responsible for answering media inquiries, providing interviews, and facilitating video requests, as well as updating the agency’s website, producing publications, and facilitating tours. The office recently took over responsibility for the agency’s employee recognition ceremony, citizens’ academies, and yearly public safety forum.
The agency’s legislative liaison also reports to the communications office.
Annual Reports
- Agency
- Community Sentencing
- Progress Reports
(per 57 O.S. § 521)
YouTube Videos
Videos can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.