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Norman Animal Welfare Holds Free Adoption Event June 10-11

Norman Animal Welfare holds free adoption event on June 10-11.

June 8, 2021 | News Release

NPD Statement on Officer Salary Misinformation

Norman Police refute claims regarding the salary of police officers, specifically School Resource Officers (SRO).

June 7, 2021 | News Release

Statement from NPD Chief Kevin Foster

A statement from NPD Chief Kevin Foster on the current status of the department.

June 4, 2021 | News Release

NPD to Initiate Operation Cadence and High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Projects on Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend, Norman police will deploy various traffic safety enforcement projects focused on occupant protection and hazardous traffic violations. Patrons can expect an increased presence of officers who will show zero tolerance.

May 28, 2021 | News Release

NPD to Kickoff Click It or Ticket Enforcement May 24

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Norman Police Department is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt usage. The annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ traffic enforcement and education project runs from May 24 to June 6. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep families safe, the national seat belt campaign aims to increase awareness during the start of the busy travel season.

May 21, 2021 | News Release

NPD to Host Police Community Partnership Day on May 8

The Norman Police Department, in partnership with Absolute Data Shredding, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, and Safe Kids Oklahoma will host an event for residents looking to dispose of unwanted documents, prescription drugs, and ammunition. The event will also offer car seat installs and checks to attendees. The NPD Police Community Partnership Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to Noon in the parking lot of Andrews Park at the corner of Daws Street and James Garner Avenue.

April 27, 2021 | News Release

Norman Police Investigate Shooting near 58th Ave NE & Robinson

NPD responded to a report of shooting in the area of 58th Avenue NE and Robinson Street on March 28 at approximately 3:15 p.m. The resident reported that their residence had been struck by gunfire and that continued gunfire could be heard outside.

March 31, 2021 | News Release

Norman Police to Hold “No Refusal” DUI Checkpoint Friday

The Norman Police Department, in conjunction with the Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office, will conduct impaired driving enforcement Friday (March 19) with a “No Refusal” DUI checkpoint.

March 18, 2021 | News Release

Norman Animal Welfare Holds Free Adoption Event March 19-20

Norman Animal Welfare is holding a free adoption event this weekend. Adoption fees will be waived March 19-20. All available dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Animal adoptions will be by appointment only. Animals available for adoption can be viewed at https://bit.ly/30gUhuX. To schedule an appointment, call 405-292-9736.

March 16, 2021 | News Release

Female Adult Revived After Officers Perform Life Saving Measures

The Norman Police Department responded to a report of an overdose at approximately 11:33 p.m. Monday. The caller advised that a female adult had taken an opiate and was unconscious and not breathing. Officers arrived on scene within two minutes locating the female who remained unresponsive and was not breathing inside the residence. Officers performed life saving measures by administering CPR and NARCAN, which revived the female.