Driving Compassion: City Care’s M.O.E. Bus Filling a Critical Need

In Oklahoma City, hope is on the move. City Care's Mobile Outreach and Engagement (MOE) program offers a compassionate solution to the daunting challenge of transportation and bridges the gap for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.This new...

Arnall Family Foundation and Diversion Hub: Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships for Justice System Transformation

In a society often entangled with the complex webs of the justice system, the need for innovative, effective, and humane solutions is paramount. Taking a monumental stride toward building a more equitable justice system, the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub opened its...

Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved

In the June 30 issue of the OKC Friday we wrote about an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma – the staggering backlog of active warrants. With an extensive backlog of active warrants in Oklahoma County, we think it’s worth looking...
Meet the Team: Jessie Valadez

Meet the Team: Jessie Valadez

Get to know Jessie better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page.What is one unexpected delight that brings you joy? I use to live near a bakery. The air smelled like freshly baked bread every morning, and I thought that was a...

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Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved

Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved

In the June 30 issue of the OKC Friday we wrote about an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma – the staggering backlog of active warrants. With an extensive backlog of active warrants in Oklahoma County, we think it’s worth looking...

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Meet the Team: Mary Beth Buchanan

Meet the Team: Mary Beth Buchanan

Get to know Mary Beth (she/her) better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page.What is one seemingly small thing that brings you joy? I love watching my husband interact with my dog, Rooney. When Austin and I first started dating,...

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Q&A with Major Garner

Q&A with Major Garner

On December 16, 2022, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the Jail Trust, named Maj. Brandi Garner interim CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC).  Garner has served as director of security at OCDC since January 2022, providing...

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