Many local law enforcement groups are taking precaution after five officers were killed in Dallas Thursday evening.
Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan spoke with the press Friday morning expressing grief for the Dallas Police Department and the people of Dallas.
Jordan also said that there’s a lot of anger across the country and possibly for good reason, as he put it, but said that this is not the way to handle it.
Chief Jordan went on to say that the Friday comments were about calming fears in the black, white and police communities. He said that Tulsa police officers will not let what happened in Dallas impact the trust they’ve built and maintained in Tulsa.
He said TPD will not widen existing gaps, especially among black Tulsans, and in saying all of this, he recalled one of the defining and darkest days in this city’s history.
“Tulsa, Oklahoma went through one of the very worst racial events in our nation’s history. We’re not going to do that again, not in our city.”
Tulsa police officers are expected to meet with city leaders and leaders in the black community Friday night to ensure they know that Tulsa police officers are here to protect them.
.@TulsaPolice instructed to take precautions while on duty in light of Dallas shooting. They will be weary of large groups of ppl @KJRH2HD
— Ashley Holt (@AshleyHoltKJRH) July 8, 2016
.@TulsaSheriffs also told to be aware of surroundings. No word on if either is sending people to Dallas for assistance @KJRH2HD
— Ashley Holt (@AshleyHoltKJRH) July 8, 2016
Both Claremore and Wagoner counties said it's business as usual. @KJRH2HD
— Ashley Holt (@AshleyHoltKJRH) July 8, 2016
