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2025 Oklahoma Officer of the Year - Southeast Regional Winners

These four officers demonstrated extraordinary heroism in May during a high-speed pursuit that ended in a life-threatening shootout. A theft suspect in a stolen vehicle had rammed police units and endangered residents during the chase in Atoka County. The pursuit ended near Stringtown when the suspect crashed into a truck carrying a family of five, trapping the parents and young children inside. The suspect, armed with an AR-15, fled to nearby trees and began shooting at officers. Deputy Chief Colley, Detective Thomas and Sheriff Simpson returned fire. When officers saw the family was caught in the crossfire, Deputy Chief Colley and Lt. Taylor placed themselves between the armed suspect and the trapped individuals, using their bodies to protect the family. The officers broke out the vehicle’s windows to get the family out safely. None of the officers were wearing body armor sufficient to stop rifle rounds. The suspect eventually surrendered.