Oklahoma § 22-37 - Distinctive uniforms for police officers - Exceptions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-37 — Distinctive uniforms for police officers - Exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-37. Distinctive uniforms for police officers - Exceptions
The governing bodies of the state, county, city or town, as the
case may be, may furnish distinctive uniforms for all sheriffs,
deputy sheriffs, policemen, town marshals, peace officers and other
officers, whose duty is to preserve and enforce public peace. When
uniforms are furnished the sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, policemen,
town marshals, peace officers, as the case might be, they are
required to wear the same while on duty. This act shall not apply
to detectives and other officers required to wear street apparel.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Laws 1969, c. 188, § 1, emerg. eff. April 17, 1969.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-37
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-37 cover?
Section 22-37 ("Distinctive uniforms for police officers - Exceptions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 22-37?
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