Attorney General Gentner Drummond is accepting nominations for the 2026 Officer of the Year Awards, recognizing officers who have gone above and beyond in service to their communities. Officers serving in all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies — including college, university, municipal, county, state, tribal and federal agencies — are eligible. New for 2026, a dedicated K-9 category recognizes the four-legged officers who serve alongside their partners. To qualify, nominees must have performed admirably in the line of duty within the last 18 months.

• Regional winners will be selected by judging panels comprised of city, county, tribal and state criminal justice professionals.
• The state Officer of the Year will be selected from among the regional winners by the Office of the AG.

A statewide Officer of the Year, four regional winners and a statewide K-9 winner will be honored at a special ceremony in October.

Nominations must include a letter sharing details of the nominee's job performance, limited to two (2) pages. Copies of background material, media clippings and a photo may be attached. Please label the back of the nominee's photograph with their name, department and rank.