City of Tahlequah


Tahlequah Police Department
Communications Division

The Tahlequah Police Department employs six Communication Officers.  Responsibilities include answering calls for service, providing accurate information to officers, and documenting daily activity logs. 
The Communication officers are also certified jailers through the State of Oklahoma.  They are responsible for the inmates care as per the jail standards.  Recertification is required annually to maintain knowledge of jailer responsibilities. 

The mission of the Tahlequah Police Departments Communications Division is to provide timely, accurate assessment of calls for the citizens while ensuring the safety of the officers. 

Helpful Numbers:

Detective Division 453-9363 
Police Department Fax   456-1242
Animal Shelter 456-1241 
Emergency Management 456-2894 
Fire Department
   
(non- emergency) 
456-2424 
NSU Police Dept.
  
(non- emergency)   
458-2111
Cherokee County Sheriff
  
(non-emergency) 
456-2583
Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678
Poison Control 800-222-1222