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Sheriff’s Office seeking advisory board members

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Advisory Board (CAB), just wrapped up its inaugural year serving as community advisors to Cleveland County Detention Center operations. The CAB was the first of its kind nationally to give input on jail oper...

Deputy Butch Turner finds his true calling

Deputy Butch Turner has served as a reserve (unpaid volunteer) with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office for 34 years. Despite having a high paid job that required a lot of travel, he always made time to serve the people of Cleveland County. After his re...

County sheriff, rural schools implement Handle with Care program

Sheriff Todd Gibson and members of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with area schools to protect children who have been exposed to violence or other trauma.

In conjunction with Lexington, Little Axe, and Noble Pubic Schools the Sheriff’...

Deputies honored by Oklahoma Sheriff’s Association

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office took home nine awards Friday night as members of the CCSO team were honored by the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Association. Also honored was Cleveland County District 1 Commissioners Assistant Jacob McHughe...

Cleveland County Sheriff attacks rural crime

Crime is down in the Slaughterville area because of a recent operation by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. The two-month long operation resulted in an 83 percent drop in crime in the rural community.

“I am very proud of the CCSO team,” said Sheriff T...

CCSO at June Bug Jam 2019

For the first time ever, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office participated in June Bug Jam, the annual celebration of mental health and substance abuse recovery and fundraiser for Transition House, a local nonprofit that serves Cleveland County. There we...

Jail trustee program creates role model for change

Most people don’t grow up with aspirations of spending time in the county jail. Despite the drawbacks, however, time at the Cleveland County jail can be a turning point for those who are ready to make a change.

“Our vision to inspire su...

Meet Lt. Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams has advanced quickly through the ranks for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office as he brought years of experience, including as a lieutenant, at another agency. In this video, Marcus talks about CCSO's Mission, Vision and Values and why h...

Cleveland County leading the way in Oklahoma

Across the nation, counties are recognizing best practices for reducing the number of people with mental illness in jail are a win-win for county taxpayers, those who are suffering from these disorders and for those who work to maintain a safe and healthy...

2018 Annual Report

Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson made a commitment to transparency when he took office and the 2018 annual report is one of many steps he is taking to fulfill that promise to county residents. To read or download the 2018 Annual Report click here.&...

Cleveland County K-9 tracks suspected kidnapper

A man with a record of domestic abuse arrests was apprehended by Cleveland County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday after K-9 Deputy Hevey (pronounced heavy) tracked the suspect through the woods. This was the second time in a week that Hevey tracked a suspec...

SAFE for the Holidays aims to protect school kids

Local law enforcement agencies are acting to save the lives of school children who may be at risk, especially in rural areas.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police, Noble Police, Noble School Police an...

Change of heart leads woman to jail

Janet Langley never expected to end up in jail, but it became the next career step following her passion to help people.
Sheriff Todd Gibson hired Langley to facilitate evidence-based programs at the Cleveland County jail. Langley started July 1. Gibson...

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office arrests domestic violence suspect

After more than two months of dogged pursuit, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted for Attempting Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse, and Violation of a Protection Order.
On Sept 9, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office posted a wanted fly...Read on...

SafeX Program

CCSO created the safe exchange program to provide peace of mind and a safe place for parents and children to conduct child exchanges for court ordered visitation.

About the Department

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office was established in 1889 to provide professional law enforcement to the citizens of Cleveland County, Oklahoma through efficient and effective methods.

History

Cleveland County has had a long line of sheriffs dedicated to serving the community.