Gov. Stitt announces the completion of Operation 'SAFE'

Gov. Kevin Stitt and OHP conclude Operation 'SAFE,' clearing 64 sites and displacing homeless.

News 9

By: Victor Pozadas

September 17th 2025

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced the completion of Operation 'SAFE' through the work of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Starting in early September, the Governor's office created the initiative to "restore safety and cleanliness" by forcefully removing homeless people from state-owned property.

The official statement read in part:

"OHP completed its work in Tulsa under Operation SAFE. They completed this work with the most courtesy and professionalism. In 14 days, OHP cleared 64 sites and disposed of 1.97 million pounds of debris. Now, it is up to Mayor Nichols and Tulsa officials to ensure state and local laws are enforced and camps are not reestablished. OHP will continue to monitor state property and will return to enforce state law if necessary."

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