8-8-04- The comptroller for the Department of Public Safety says a deferred retirement program could create a manpower shortage for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Highway Patrol Captain Jerry Simpson says more than ten percent
of the patrol's troopers are planning to retire in 2006 or 2007.
The retirement program allows law enforcement officers and firefighters to continue working for up to five years, then take a
lump sum of up to 200 thousand dollars at retirement.
Simpson says the patrol will probably ask lawmakers to authorize
academies to train new troopers to fill the vacancies.
Officials say the retirement plan won't affect police officers and firefighters the same way as the highway patrol.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
