Mission

Working to provide a safe and secure environment for the public through courteous, quality and professional services.

Since its formation in 1937, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) has grown into a multi-service safety and law enforcement organization. DPS is led by the Commissioner of Public Safety, who is appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Oklahoma State Senate. The department is staffed by around 1100 civilian and uniformed employees across the state.

The largest division of the Department of Public Safety is the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) provides a safe environment for drivers on Oklahoma highways, as well as other specialized law enforcement services including Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Lake Patrol, Capitol Patrol, Bomb Squad, and Executive Security for the Governor and his/her family, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Governor’s mansion.