Three of the new police officers sworn in today at the Tulsa police academy are second-generation. They’re following in the footsteps of older relatives who served or are serving. One of them is Kyle Staats, whose Dad, Kevin, will retire in December after 35 years on the force.
Kevin says he didn’t have to encourage or discourage Kyle…his son just decided law enforcement was what he wanted to do.
19 new Tulsa officers and one from Sand Springs received badges today. They will spend the next several weeks riding and working with veteran officers before taking patrols on their own.