Owasso leaders apologize for insensitive police Facebook post, promise accountability

by Tanya Modersitzki Mon, July 28th 2025 at 1:36 PM Updated Mon, July 28th 2025 at 1:37 PM Owasso leaders apologize for insensitive police Facebook post, promise accountability OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — The Owasso mayor, city manager, and police chief are responding to the public after a Facebook post made by the Owasso Police Department (OPD) caught some attention over the weekend. In the Facebook post, OPD was promoting a blood drive, but in the post to grab attention, it mentioned a gang. This post caught backlash from people saying it was insensitive and racist. The post has since been removed and replaced with a different flyer. City leaders said in a statement: On Saturday afternoon, the City of Owasso was made aware of an inappropriate post on Owasso Police Department’s Facebook page. We want to sincerely apologize and recognize the concern and offense this has caused. This post was removed and does not represent the culture and values of the City of Owasso or the Owasso Police Department. There will be an investigation into this incident, and accountability will be sought for any employee who violates our standards of conduct, particularly in this matter. Our Police Department continues to
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