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The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has served residents across Oklahoma's third most populous county for over 130 years. Established in 1889, the agency operates under the motto "Courageously Protect, Compassionately Serve" with Sheriff Chris Amason leading the office since November 2020.

Cleveland County covers 558 square miles of central Oklahoma with a population of approximately 269,340. The agency provides law enforcement services to:

•Norman (county seat)
•Moore
•Lexington
•Noble
•Slaughterville
•Etowah
•Unincorporated areas

The county includes the University of Oklahoma campus, portions of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, rural farmland, ranches, and communities with deep Absentee Shawnee tribal heritage.

Handgun Licensing The office processes handgun license applications. Requirements and payment methods are available on their website. Contact the main office for current application procedures.

Fingerprinting Services Fingerprinting is available at the F. Dewayne Beggs Detention Center (2550 W. Franklin Road, Norman) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays only, excluding federal holidays and Thanksgiving week. Services are provided for any lawful purpose.

F. Dewayne Beggs Detention Center The detention facility operates under the mission to protect citizens, employees, and inmates while maintaining a safe, secure environment. The center provides humane care and inmate reintegration programs. The facility passed a full federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit, meeting and exceeding all federal criteria.

Sheriff Foreclosure Sales Sales are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Cleveland County Office Building (201 S Jones, Room 200, Norman, OK 73069). Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Three-month sale lists are available online.

The Operations Division focuses on: - Criminal investigations - Community partnerships - Crime deterrence - Life and property protection - Order maintenance across the county

Sheriff Chris Amason brings over 25 years of distinguished public service. A Norman Police commander before his election, Amason:

•Earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Administration
•Holds Advanced Law Enforcement certification
•Completed the IACP Leadership in Law Enforcement course
•Graduated from the DEA's Drug Unit Commander Academy
•Certified peace officer since 1993
•Responded to the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing
•Supervised homicide investigations and officer-involved shooting cases
•Served as subject matter expert for the National Incident Management System
•Managed emergency response during the 2010 and 2013 Cleveland County tornadoes

Value	Definition
Integrity	Doing the right thing while being accountable
Transparency	Openly displaying stewardship of the public's office
Relationships	Understanding that people matter and partnerships increase effectiveness
Humility	Accurately assessing ourselves while staying grounded
Innovation	Continuously seeking opportunities to improve

Residents can sign up for email and text alerts through the CCSO Community Advisory System to stay informed about county emergencies and law enforcement updates.

Each jurisdiction within Cleveland County has specific non-emergency contact lines:

•Norman: 405-321-1444
•Moore: 405-793-5171
•Oklahoma City: 405-231-2121
•Lexington: 405-527-9881
•Noble: 405-872-9231
•Sheriff (unincorporated areas): 405-701-8916

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is not a firearms retailer or shooting range. They are the primary law enforcement agency responsible for county-wide law enforcement, detention services, and administrative functions including handgun licensing and fingerprinting.

The office regularly recruits for law enforcement positions. Information about careers and employment opportunities is available through their official website.