Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics (OBN)

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Abstract This paper provides a historical overview of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), tracing its evolution from its inception in 1953 to its present-day operations. Established initially as the Division of Narcotics Enforcement under the Oklahoma Attorney General's office, the organization underwent several transformations to adapt to the changing landscape of drug enforcement. Over the years, legislative initiatives such as the Uniform Control Substances Act of 1971 further shaped the structure and responsibilities of the agency, leading to the creation of the Office of the Commissioner of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. Despite these efforts, the persistence and evolution of drug threats necessitated the establishment of …show more content…

This division worked out of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office from 1953 to 1963. The following year, the legislature created the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics. In 1968, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics was consolidated into the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and due to the increasing drug threat, the legislature created a full-time narcotics unit composed of 10 agents. As the threat continued to grow and evolve, the Oklahoma legislature passed the Uniform Control Substances Act of 1971 which established the Office of the Commissioner of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. The Commissioner's office was responsible for the coordination of educational programs to prevent drug abuse and the collection of drug-related data while the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation maintained jurisdiction over the enforcement of drug laws in the state. Despite the efforts, the threat of narcotics continues to evolve across the nation. The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics in 1975. The Legislature appropriated sufficient funds to staff and equip the new agency. Over the years, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics employees have responded to the ever-changing drug threats in Oklahoma. Today, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics continues to enforce drug laws, collect drug-related information, and educate citizens about

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