Weatherford Communication Center

05/26/2026

We’re Hiring!

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

The City of Weatherford, OK is now accepting applications for a Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) with the Weatherford Police Department.

If you’re calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and ready to serve your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join our team. For full job details and application information, please visit https://cityofweatherford.com/available-positions/

04/23/2026

04/19/2026

As Dispatch Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who helped make this week so special for our team. 🚨💛

To all of the agencies, departments, and individuals who brought meals, treats, gifts, and thoughtful surprises throughout the week — thank you for taking the time to recognize our dispatchers. Your generosity, support, and kindness meant more than you know, and it was deeply appreciated by every shift!

A special thank you to Kell Krafted It for creating the beautiful sign that helped bring this year’s theme to life. It was the perfect centerpiece for the week and a meaningful reminder of the role our dispatchers fill each day. 🎨

We were also thankful to have Chad Scheihing from Greenfield FD stop by again tonight and top the week off with Braum’s ice cream for the crew — a sweet ending to an incredible week. 🚒

Most importantly, we want to recognize our dispatchers! 🖤💛🖤

Thank you for showing up each day ready to serve others, often during their most difficult moments. Thank you for the calm voices, quick thinking, teamwork, patience, and professionalism you bring to every call, every radio transmission, and every shift.

This year’s theme was The Calm in the Chaos, and that perfectly describes what our dispatchers are every single day.

You are the steady voice in someone’s worst moment.
You are the link between crisis and help.
You are the calm in the chaos.

We are proud of each of you, and grateful for the work you do not only this week, but all year long.

04/18/2026

Dispatch Week kept the momentum going today with a great mix of thoughtful surprises for our team! 🚨💛

Okeene Fire Department got the day started right with donuts for everyone. 🍩🚒

Weatherford PD’s Detective Division followed up with breakfast pizza — a perfect way to keep the morning going. 🚓

Watonga PD brought in goodie bags for each dispatcher, adding a personal and much appreciated touch. 🚓

M6 Wrecker delivered decorated cookies from Eileen’s that looked just as good as they tasted. 🚨

Our Weatherford Emergency Manager stopped by with Dispatcher Pens and jars of Lifesavers — both practical and appreciated at the console. 🚨🌪️

We truly appreciate all the support and generosity shown to our dispatchers this week — it does not go unnoticed. 🖤💛🖤

04/17/2026

Dispatch Week is getting a little competitive… and we’re here for it! 🚨💛

Blaine County Sheriff’s Department and Blaine County Emergency Management may have just set the bar very high with a Ninja Slushie Machine — and according to the Sheriff, everyone else has about one day to try and top it! 😄 Challenge accepted? 🚓

Hitchcock Fire Department stopped by with a thoughtful gift basket for our team, which was a great boost during the shift. 🚒

Pafford EMS treated our team to some incredible Mexican food — a gesture that was truly appreciated by everyone on shift. 🚑

Watonga Fire Department made sure the sweet tooth was covered with two large boxes of assorted cookies. 🚒

We’re loving the fun, the friendly competition, and most of all the support. You all are making this week one to remember for our dispatchers! 🖤💛🖤

04/16/2026

Dispatch Week just keeps delivering — and today definitely kept us going! 🚨💛

The Weatherford FOP came through with the ultimate energy lineup — Monster, Alani, Red Bull, and Body Armor — perfect for keeping everyone energized through the shift. 🚓

Weatherford Fire Department added even more to the day by bringing individual boxes of sweet treats for each dispatcher — such a generous and thoughtful gesture! 🚒

Geary FD treated us to an incredible BBQ spread with sliced brisket, sausage links, and plenty of sides for everyone to enjoy. 🚒

Hydro FD also brought in meat and cheese trays along with fresh fruit trays, giving our team something to snack on throughout the day and night. 🚒

Days like today remind us how fortunate we are to work alongside such thoughtful and supportive agencies! Your support keeps our team going more than you know!

04/15/2026

Dispatch Week continues to bring some incredible surprises! 💛🚨

Today our team was treated to:

🧁 Strawberry and vanilla cupcakes from Kendra Brown at SWOSU PD — they were as good as they looked!
🎁 Goodie/snack bags for each dispatcher from Geary PD — such a thoughtful and generous surprise for our team.
☕ Starbucks drinks, along with a gift card to make sure even those not working tonight are included, from Canton FD — above and beyond!

It’s gestures like these that remind us how strong our partnerships are. We’re thankful to work alongside such supportive agencies and to be part of a community that shows up for one another.

04/14/2026

We are feeling incredibly supported as we kick off Dispatch Week! 🖤💛🖤🚨

Today we were treated to an amazing meal — Smoked Ribs by Thomas Fire Chief Kenny McGuire. It was very much appreciated! 🚒

We also received a homemade angel food cake from Greenfield Fire Chief Chad Scheihing — and it did not disappoint! 🚒🍰

On top of that, AMR brought in Dispatch t-shirts for our team, which was such a thoughtful gesture! 🚑

We are truly grateful for the continued support from the agencies we work alongside every day. Your appreciation means more than you know!

Thank you for helping us feel valued as we serve our communities— we couldn’t do this without you!

04/01/2026

🌪️ Stay weather aware!! 🌪️

11/18/2025

Date: November 17, 2025
For Immediate Release

Homicide Update

On November 14, 2025, at approximately 9:48 pm, the Weatherford Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a person being shot in the chest. Officers and medical personnel were dispatched to 406 Texas Ave, Weatherford. Upon arrival, firefighters and medical personnel began CPR and other life-saving measures. After approximately 30 minutes, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Landon Whitley from Weatherford, Oklahoma.

The Custer County District Attorney’s Office has charged the suspect, Jonathon David Bridges, with First Degree Manslaughter. His bond has been set at $150,000.00.

Our condolences go out to the parents, loved ones and friends of Landon Whitley.

For any further inquiries, contact Chief Angelo Orefice at [email protected] or call the police department (580) 772-7791.

Angelo Orefice
Chief of Police