OSUIT Campus Police Honored as Hometown Heroes

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The OSUIT Campus Police Department is being recognized as hometown heroes by the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance for their dedication to maintaining safety, security, and preparedness on campus and in the surrounding community. Led by Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Matthew Wooliver, the department plays a critical role in supporting learning, training, and daily campus life through law enforcement, emergency management, and other essential services.

Why it matters

The OSUIT Campus Police Department's work often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is felt every day by students, educators, staff, and visitors. Their presence helps ensure the campus community can thrive in a safe and secure environment, while also providing valuable services to the broader Okmulgee County area.

The details

The OSUIT Campus Police Department is responsible for law enforcement, emergency management, communications, environmental health and safety, traffic and parking enforcement, and compiling Jeanne Clery Act Campus Crime Statistics. The department has a team of full-time and part-time officers with a range of experience, as well as an Environmental Health and Safety Officer. In 2025, the department generated 85 official reports and provided over 75 vehicle assists to the campus community.

• The OSUIT Campus Police Department has been led by Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Matthew Wooliver for the past 18 years.
• OSUIT Vice President of Operations Chris Benge has been in his role for the past 3 years.
• The department prepares and releases the Annual Security Report, a federally required document, by October 1 each year.

What’s next

The OSUIT Campus Police Department will continue to uphold its strong tradition of professionalism, vigilance, and community-focused policing to maintain a safe and secure environment for the campus community.