Mangum Police Department

06/22/2026

🌐👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Internet Safety Starts at Home 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌐

As part of Internet Safety Month, the Mangum Police Department would like to remind parents that one of the most important tools for keeping children safe online is simply staying involved.

Technology changes quickly. New social media platforms, messaging apps, online games, and communication tools seem to appear every day. Many of these services offer great ways for kids to connect with friends, but they can also create situations where parents may not fully understand how the platforms work.

That's okay.

You don't have to be a technology expert to protect your child online.

If you have questions about a messaging app, social media platform, gaming chat system, privacy settings, or other online tools your children are using, Major Olson is always happy to help explain how these systems work and answer questions from parents and guardians.

Sometimes a quick conversation can provide peace of mind and help families make informed decisions about their online safety.

Remember:
✅ Know what apps your children use.
✅ Talk openly about online activity.
✅ Encourage children to report anything that makes them uncomfortable.
✅ Review privacy and safety settings together.
✅ Stay involved and ask questions.

The internet can be an amazing place to learn, create, and connect. By staying engaged and informed, we can help ensure it remains a safe place for our children as well.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Mangum Police Department.

06/20/2026

🐐🚨 WELL... THAT WASN'T ON MY BINGO CARD🚨🐐

💥💥💥 UPDATE 💥💥💥
The owner has been reunited with their runaway goat. All is well!
💥💥💥 UPDATE 💥💥💥

Attention Mangum residents:

A suspicious individual was located loitering near the fireworks stand today. When contacted, the subject refused to provide identification, offered no explanation for its presence, and repeatedly attempted to eat the evidence.

The suspect is described as:
• Approximately goat-sized
• Wearing a natural fur coat
• Extremely interested in absolutely everything
• Last seen plotting questionable life choices near the fireworks inventory

At this time, no charges have been filed, although several decorative plants have reportedly gone missing.

If this goat belongs to you, please contact the Mangum Police Department
580-782-3382

06/12/2026

🎮🛡️ FREE ONLINE SAFETY WEBINAR FOR PARENTS 🛡️🎮

As part of Internet Safety Month, parents and guardians are invited to attend a free public webinar:
📅 June 23, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern Time

"Video Games and Your Child: Spotting Red Flags and Staying Safe Online"
Video games have become one of the primary ways children socialize and communicate online. While gaming can be fun and beneficial, it can also expose children to online predators, scams, inappropriate content, and other risks.

This webinar will provide valuable information on:
🎮 Understanding today's online gaming environments
🚩 Recognizing warning signs and red flags
🔐 Protecting your child from online threats
💬 Encouraging safe online interactions and communication

We encourage all parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, and anyone involved in a child's life to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about keeping children safe online.
Please feel free to share this post with others who may benefit from the information.

06/05/2026

🍩🎬 THE DONUTS THAT BUILT LAW ENFORCEMENT 🎬🍩

Today, on National Donut Day, the Mangum Police Department would like to recognize a group that has quietly supported law enforcement for generations.

The donut.

Few people realize how deeply donuts are woven into police history.
When Axel Foley went to Beverly Hills, there was a donut... When John McClane fought his way through Nakatomi Plaza, somewhere a donut believed in him... When Frank Drebin accidentally caused millions of dollars in property damage, a donut was there asking absolutely no questions... When Jake Peralta solved a case, a donut probably got credit for at least 30% of the work... And when Chief Clancy Wiggum needed a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner... the donut answered the call.

For decades, donuts have stood beside officers asking for nothing in return.
No medals.
No awards.
No recognition... Just the occasional cup of coffee.

Today, we change that.
Today we honor the donut for its unwavering service to law enforcement, its dedication to morale, and its remarkable ability to disappear from the break room without any witnesses.

A moment of silence, please... 🤐🤫🤐
They're gone.
Someone already ate them.

Happy National Donut Day from the Mangum Police Department! 🍩🚔
"To protect, to serve, and occasionally to preserve absolutely no leftovers whatsoever."

🍩🚓😂

06/02/2026

🏅 COMMUNITY RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING SERVICE 🏅

The Mangum Police Department is proud to announce that Major Josh Olson has been awarded the American Legion Post 121 Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State, and Nation.

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is not selected by a committee behind closed doors. This award is based on nominations and recommendations from the citizens of Mangum, allowing community members to recognize individuals who have made a positive impact through their service and dedication.

Major Olson was honored during the June 2nd meeting and received the award from representatives of American Legion Post 121. The commendation recognizes his commitment to public service, community involvement, and his continued efforts to serve the citizens of Mangum.

We would like to thank the American Legion for supporting and recognizing those who serve our community, and we extend our sincere appreciation to the citizens who took the time to submit nominations and recommendations.

Please join us in congratulating Major Josh Olson on this well-deserved honor!

👏 Congratulations, Major Olson, and thank you for your dedication to the people of Mangum.

05/12/2026

🚨📱 OH LOOK… ANOTHER “TRAFFIC CITATION” TEXT SCAM. 📱🚨

They’re back at it again, folks...

Several people have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from the “Oklahoma Civil Traffic Notice” or some mysterious “Civil Enforcement Department” threatening license suspension, warrants, court action, and demanding immediate payment.

Let’s break down all the reasons this thing screams 🚩SCAM🚩:

❌ There is no “Civil Enforcement Department of the Oklahoma District Court.” That’s simply not a real agency or official title in Oklahoma.

❌ “Oklahoma District Court Jurisdiction” That phrase doesn’t even make sense in the way they used it. Courts are organized by county and judicial district — not some statewide “traffic notice division.”

❌ Random fake officials “Judge David Thompson” and “Clerk Maria Gonzalez” are generic placeholder-style names scammers often use to make things sound official.

❌ Weird case numbering The citation and case numbers are inconsistent and formatted strangely compared to actual Oklahoma traffic case systems.

❌ Immediate threats and panic tactics Scammers LOVE phrases like:
⚠️ “Pay immediately”
⚠️ “License suspension”
⚠️ “Warrant issuance”
⚠️ “Collection agency referral”
The goal is to make you panic before you think.

❌ The website is fake-looking The link shown: “ok.govkuqe.autos/dmv”
…is NOT an Oklahoma government website.

Real Oklahoma government websites end in: ✔️ .gov ✔️ ok.gov
Not whatever alphabet soup this nonsense is.

❌ Courts do NOT notify people like this You are not going to receive an unofficial text message demanding payment for a citation with a random link attached.
Official court notices are generally handled through:
📬 Mail
👮 Personal service
📄 Official court paperwork
Not “PRESS AND HOLD THIS LINK NOW OR ELSE.” 🙄

❌ Spelling/grammar/layout issues Even scammers apparently skipped proofreading class.

And finally…
⚠️ DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.
⚠️ DO NOT ENTER PAYMENT INFORMATION.
⚠️ DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION.

If you receive one of these:
✔️ Delete it
✔️ Block the sender
✔️ Warn family members, especially elderly relatives
✔️ If unsure, contact the actual court or police department directly using verified phone numbers

The scammers are getting more creative… but thankfully not more intelligent. 😅

05/08/2026

🎙️ LIVE LOCAL PODCAST ALERT 🎙️

Today at 11:15 AM, our own Major Josh Olson will be sitting down with up and coming podcaster, Rod Duff for a live conversation on the Mangum podcast!

This episode, titled “From Oilfield to Impact,” talks about Major Olson’s journey from working in the oilfield to law enforcement, leadership, community service, and the experiences in between that helped shape the path along the way.

There’s a pretty solid chance this interview includes:
✔️ Stories from Olson's roots and how he got here
✔️ Community talk
✔️ Leadership discussions
✔️ A few honest moments about burnout and rebuilding
✔️ At least one completely unnecessary joke
✔️ Rod trying to keep the conversation on track

If you want to hear about community leadership, policing, local projects, and some behind-the-scenes stories from Mangum life, be sure to tune in!

📺 Watch here:
Mangum Podcast with Rod Duff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCZXZMJzxdQ

Support local conversations. Support local people.
And... Major Olson wanted to make it clear that despite the image preview... he does not have that much hair. 😂

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05/06/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT... Again... 🚨
We’ve been made aware of fake “court enforcement” notices like the one pictured below being sent around. This document is NOT legitimate, and we want to point out some of the red flags so nobody gets caught by this scam.

Here are some things that immediately stand out:

❌ “District Court of Oklahoma County – Traffic Division” Oklahoma district courts do not normally operate or title things this way in official enforcement notices. The wording is awkward and inconsistent with real Oklahoma court documents.

❌ “Final Enforcement Notice – Court-Ordered Compliance Required” Real courts do not typically use overdramatic phrases designed to intimidate people into panic-paying fines. Scammers rely heavily on fear and urgency.

❌ Multiple unrelated violations listed together This notice claims: • Toll evasion
• Parking violation
• Speeding violation
Real citations and court cases are specific. They don’t usually lump random unrelated violations together in a generic bullet list.

❌ Suspicious legal wording Phrases like: “FORMALLY DECLARED DELINQUENT” “ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT STATUS” “CONTINUED ESCALATION OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS”
…read more like a movie script than an actual Oklahoma court notice.

❌ The QR code payment push One of the biggest red flags is the giant “SCAN QR CODE TO MAKE A PAYMENT” section. Scammers want you to panic and pay immediately before thinking critically.

❌ Generic signature block The “R. Martinez” signature appears generic and provides no clear court clerk identification or verification information.

❌ Unrealistic threats The notice threatens: • License suspension
• Registration holds
• Collections
• Permanent driving record damage
…all at once, in bold dramatic language designed to scare recipients into immediate payment.

❌ Formatting inconsistencies Official Oklahoma court paperwork has standardized formatting, case tracking, and filing information. This document mixes fonts, capitalization styles, spacing, and wording inconsistently throughout the page.

⚠️ Most importantly: Courts and law enforcement agencies generally do NOT demand payment through random QR codes or send threatening enforcement notices in this style.

If you ever receive something suspicious:
✔️ Do NOT scan the QR code
✔️ Do NOT send payment
✔️ Do NOT click unknown links
✔️ Contact the court directly using a verified phone number
✔️ Contact your local law enforcement agency if you are unsure.

As always, if something feels off, slow down and verify before reacting. Scammers count on panic and urgency to get your money. They are hoping that people won't ask us if it is real because it's a "lawful threat". Nah... Give us a holler and we will help you out.

Ugh.... we all hate AI now...

Stay safe, Mangum. 👮

05/05/2026

Tonight, the Mangum Police Department proudly welcomed Officer Syncere Loftis as he officially took the oath and was sworn in following the successful completion of the CLEET Academy.

From the day he joined our department, Officer Loftis has shown a genuine passion not only for law enforcement, but for serving people with compassion, integrity, and respect. Completing CLEET is no small accomplishment. It takes discipline, sacrifice, commitment, and the willingness to push through challenges most people will never see.

Tonight marks more than a graduation. It marks the beginning of a career dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Mangum and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Loftis on this important milestone. We are proud to have him as part of our department and look forward to the impact he will make in our community.

Congratulations, Officer Loftis. Your journey is just beginning.

05/01/2026

🌸🚨 AFTER ACTION REPORT: OPERATION MAY DAY MAYHEM 🚨🌸

Mission Status: SUCCESSFUL… even with the cardio

At approximately 1000 hours, Mangum PD and an outstanding group of volunteers kicked off Operation May Day Mayhem. This year’s mission began at the Mangum Skilled Nursing & Therapy, where we started things the right way... with smiles, conversations, and a whole lot of flowers going directly to residents.

From there… we fanned out across town.
Armed with about 900 flowers and good intentions (plus a little chaos), teams spread through neighborhoods delivering surprise drops to over 650 homes.

Reactions included: • Smiles and waves
• Door opens mid-drop “oh—hi!” moments
• Confusion quickly turning into appreciation
• And a few people trying to figure out who just hit their porch with kindness
Field tactics observed: • “Drop and casually walk away like this is normal”
• “Abort mission, door opened!”
• “Send the kids—they’re faster and less suspicious”

What started as a simple idea turned into a full-on good time. Just neighbors showing up, laughing, running around town, and doing something small that meant a whole lot.

Logistics Report:
We started with a mountain of flowers… and ended with none. Every single one found a home.
Officer Condition:
• Cardio: improved
• Stealth: still questionable
• Morale: sky high

To everyone who showed up, donated, and helped make this happen, thank you. This is what makes Mangum special.

If you have pictures from the event, post them in the comments and share!

And if today proved anything… it’s that kindness is really easy, but may require you to run sometimes.

👀 Keep an eye on our page…
We’ve got something coming in June:
“Red vs Blue: Summer Edition.”
You’re not going to want to miss it. 💦😄