Oklahoma reports about 70,000 arrests each year, with Pottawatomie County accounting for approximately 900. The Oklahoma Open Records Act grants the public the right to view or obtain copies of public records, including arrest records. Anyone can request copies of the county's arrest records, typically at a fee ranging from $0.25 to $25, based on the agency and the volume of the records.
However, certain arrest records are exempt from public disclosure for privacy or security reasons. Examples of exempt records include those involving minors, medical and mental health information, expunged records, personal financial records, and records involving ongoing investigations. Exempt records are accessible to authorized parties such as the records owners, their legal representatives, the courts, law enforcement agencies, and the Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties District Attorney's Office (District 23).
Arrest records may be obtained from multiple official organizations, including the County Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the State Bureau of Investigation.
The County's arrest records may be requested through the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office. Copies of arrest records may be obtained by mail or by visiting the sheriff's office in person at:
The County Sheriff's Office
14101 Acme Road
Shawnee, OK 74804
Phone: (405) 273-1727
Record seekers can also call the sheriff at (405) 275-2526 for inquiries.
Police arrest records can be obtained from the respective Police Departments that handled the arrests. Records may be requested at an official in person or sent via mail by providing necessary details such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, and incident location. Fees may be required to obtain copies of arrest records. Some Police Departments also offer online access for submitting arrest record requests. Major Police Departments in the County include:
Criminal records can be obtained from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), the state's central repository for criminal records. The OSBI provides online access to criminal records through the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP). Record seekers must create accounts to see and utilize criminal records electronically on the CHIRP. When using the platform, they must give all required details, such as the subject's birth date, name, Social Security Number (SSN), and other relevant information. A $15.00 fee is charged per search.
The OSBI also provides its Biometric Field Services Unit service for persons interested. Copies of criminal records may be requested via a mailed document or in person at:
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
6600 North Harvey Place
Oklahoma City, Ok 73116
Phone: (405) 848-6724
Interested individuals can access arrest records that resulted in formal charges through the Pottawatomie County Court Clerk's Office. Copies of criminal court records may be obtained by mail or in person at:
The County Court Clerk's Office
325 North Broadway
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: (405) 273-3624
Fax: (405) 878-5525
It costs $1 for the first page and $0.50 for subsequent pages. Additionally, the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) provides online access to court records from the county. Alternatively, reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer offer online access to the county's public records, including arrest records.
The County has an arrest rate of 12.3 per 1,000 residents. The following statistics provide insight into Pottawatomie County's arrest trends:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Simple Assault | 127 |
| Rape | 0 |
| Burglary | 36 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11 |
| Larceny | 151 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 900 |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer
It is situated in Pottawatomie county, Oklahoma with a total number of 31 employees - 5 female, 23 male officers and 3 civilians. Pottawatomie County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OK0630000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| McLoud Police Department | 107 South Main | (405)964-3325 |
| Shawnee Police Department | 16 W 9th St | 405-273-2121 |
| Tecumseh Police Department | 109 W Washington St | 405-598-2115 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mabel Bassett Correctional Center | 29501 Kickapoo Rd. | 405-964-3020 |
| Pottawatomie County OK Juvenile | 500 N Pennsylvania Ave | 405-275-3219 |