TULSA CHIEF OF POLICE

Dennis Larsen was appointed May 24, 2024, becoming the 41st Chief of Police for the Tulsa Police Department.

 

Larsen has been with the Tulsa Police Department for 45 years, serving as Captain from 1997-2006 and Major from 2005-2007 before becoming Deputy Chief of Police over Operations in 2007. Larsen served as the Deputy Chief of Police over the Investigations Bureau before his appointment to Chief.

 

Larsen is a graduate of the FBI 185th National Academy and the FBI National Executive Institute.

 

Recognized by the Department of Justice as the third longest serving bomb technician in the United States, Larsen has received multiple awards from the Tulsa Police Department, including the Life Saving Award, three Chief’s Awards, and four Departmental Commendations.

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Larsen is a member in more than nine professional organizations and holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Oklahoma State University.