Effective. Innovative. Protector.
“As your sheriff, I’ll never lose sight of the most important thing, keeping our families safe.” -TJ
Meet Sheriff Tommie Johnson:
Tommie grew up in South Oklahoma City, and his background is probably a lot like yours. Tommie’s father was a grocery store butcher and his mom worked at a local bank. TJ attended Oklahoma City public schools his entire life.
Hard work, faith and integrity were instilled in Tommie from an early age. These traits guide him as a husband, father and law enforcement officer, daily.
Tommie was a standout centerfielder at U.S. Grant Highschool, even becoming an MLB draft prospect. However, God had other plans and his sport’s career was derailed by injury.
While working to become a coach at East Central University, Tommie saw the work of brave men and women in law enforcement. He fell in love with how police could be role models who keep the community safe. Tommie was instantly hooked and pursued a career as a police officer.
Tommie began his career in law enforcement at the University of Oklahoma and later the Norman Police Department where he earned the lifesaving award for protecting our community.
In 2020, Tommie was elected Oklahoma County Sheriff, one of the greatest honors of his life. He inherited challenges but is proud of the work he’s they’ve done: restoring trust in the office, improving services and keeping Oklahoma County safe.
Though a decorated police officer, Tommie still finds time to coach his two son’s football and baseball little league teams. TJ has a great heart for Oklahoma County children, mentoring at risk youth and promoting school safety.
Tommie married his high school sweetheart, Amanda, in 2014. They attend People’s Church and have four young children.
Tommie Johnson’s Priorities
Mental Health Solutions: Tommie hired a mental health liaison connecting individuals in crisis with services, invested in intervention programs and added a licensed counselor to assist in mental health emergencies. He has implemented new technology to connect those in crisis with a counselor immediately. The mental health liaison also helps community members connect to resources such as food and medicine.
Safer, Drug Free Streets: We’ve implemented new technology, improved services to save the taxpayer while ensuring every sheriff’s deputy has proper protective equipment and body cameras.
Quick Response Times/More Patrol Officers: Sheriff Johnson has reduced administrative overhead to focus on the mission of the office… protect our community. Tommie has prioritized the office’s budget to put more patrol deputies on the street and add call center employees to reduce response times in an emergency.
Body Cameras For All Deputies: We’ve worked hard to restore trust in the sheriff’s office; from regular communication with the public, community policing that builds relationships in our neighborhoods, and ensuring accountability in enforcing the rule of law.
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