Oklahoma

United States

Updated - September 11, 2025

Picture By: Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The primary law enforcement agency in Oklahoma is the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), which oversees traffic enforcement on highways and provides assistance during emergencies. Other significant agencies include the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), which conducts criminal investigations, forensic services, and supports local law enforcement, and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), which is responsible for enforcing laws related to hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation across the state.

*Only agencies with police powers are listed.

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State Agencies

Agency
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Governing Body Primary Responsibilities Authority to write traffic tickets?
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Highway and waterway law enforcement, protects state officials Yes
Game Wardens Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation California's natural resources Yes
State Park Peace Officers California State Parks Security for state parks Yes
California Department of Justice Special Agents California Department of Justice State investigations No
ABC Agents California Alcohol Beverage Control Investigate alcohol related crimes No
Correctional Officers California Department of Corrections Security for correctional facilities No
California DMV Investigations Division California Department of Motor Vehicles Enforces laws, rules, and regulations relating to DMV violations and fraud Yes
California Exposition & State Fair Police California Exposition & State Fair Security for the California Exposition & State Fair Yes
Exposition Park Department of Public Safety California Security for the Exposition Park Yes
Office of Protective Services Department of Developmental Services Security for Developmental Services properties Yes
Office of Protective Services Department of State Hospitals Security for State Hospitals Yes
Fraud Division California Department of Insurance Investigate insurance fraud No
Criminal Investigation Bureau Franchise Tax Board Investigate tax fraud and evasion No