OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. ( KFOR ) — Oklahoma County voters re-elected Tommie Johnson III for Oklahoma County Sheriff. Both Johnson and Cubit went head to head for Oklahoma County Sheriff in 2020, with Tommie Johnson being elected into office then.
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Tommie Johnson III :
Johnson is an Oklahoma City native who began his law enforcement career at the University of Oklahoma Police Department. He joined the Norman Police Department in 2015 and was later promoted to Master Police Officer while receiving the Norman Police Department’s Centennial Award and lifesaving award.
Johnson was elected into the Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office in 2020 after facing off against his current opponent, Wayland Cubit. During his time as Oklahoma County Sheriff, Johnson has created positions in the Patrol Division which has focused on mental health. He received his Masters Degree in Counseling and continuously works and takes care of with those dealing with mental health problems.