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Police chief presents $298 million proposed budget; emphasizes recruitment, wellness and training initiatives
Summary
Chief Bassey presented the Oklahoma City Police Department's proposed FY26 budget, totaling about $298 million, and highlighted recruitment gains, expanded training programs, officer wellness efforts and technology investments while noting a 1.5% base-budget cut required citywide and planned position freezes.
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bassey presented the police department's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the council, describing a total proposed package of roughly $297.95 million that covers sworn and civilian personnel, capital needs and technology investments.
Chief Bassey opened by reading the department's mission statement and said the department's vision is to "ensure Oklahoma City is one of the safest cities in the country through strong community relationships, innovative strategies, and healthy, well-trained employees." He emphasized that the budget funds front-line policing, investigative capacity, laboratory services, communications and special operations.
Key operational and budget points cited by the chief included: a budgeted 1,235 positions (sworn and civilian) with about 1,140 on the roster at the time of…
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