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2025 Oklahoma Officer of the Year - Southwest Regional Winner

A third-generation law enforcement officer, Deputy Blumenthal has served Oklahoma communities since 2017. In December 2024, he demonstrated exceptional courage during a multi-agency, high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle that endangered citizens across multiple counties and cities for nearly an hour. The armed suspect, known for violence, had rammed through roadblocks, struck a police vehicle, and drove past Blumenthal’s own residence at over 100 mph while the officer’s child played in the front yard. When the pursuit ended at the suspect’s residence, Blumenthal and another deputy pursued the suspect on foot through challenging terrain. The suspect concealed himself in tall grass in an apparent ambush attempt, then suddenly stood and drew two pistols, pointing them toward the deputies. Blumenthal made the split-second decision to use deadly force, neutralizing the threat and ending the dangerous situation.