The Sheriff says his office is prepared to keep everyone attending the Tulsa State Fair safe. With as many as 100-thousand people on the fairgrounds at the busiest times, safety is a big job for deputies. With the depletion of the reserve deputy program, and concerns about terrorism and possible civil unrest, Sheriff Vic Regalado says some changes are in place to ensure safety. With fewer reserve deputies, the gap will be filled by full-time deputies. He says safety will not suffer on the fairgrounds.
A major issue is the problem of lost children. It occurs every year. Regalado recommends stopping by the Sheriff’s fair booth and getting a wristband for your children that includes emergency information.