Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-12-111
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Chief of police - Creation and duties
Official statutory text
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 11. Cities and Towns Page 72
The board of trustees may appoint a chief of police, who shall
enforce municipal ordinances and have such other powers, duties and
functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The chief of
police may appoint police officers as he deems necessary, subject to
the approval and confirmation of the board of trustees. All
references in Oklahoma Statutes to the town marshal shall mean the
town chief of police.
The board of trustees may appoint a chief of police, who shall
enforce municipal ordinances and have such other powers, duties and
functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The chief of
police may appoint police officers as he deems necessary, subject to
the approval and confirmation of the board of trustees. All
references in Oklahoma Statutes to the town marshal shall mean the
town chief of police.
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