Oklahoma Record
Broken Arrow
Public Safety

Police Chief Arnold administrative leave

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.

Public comments (2)

OpposedBrian CathyNov 3, 2026

Criticized the city manager's silence since Chief Lance Arnold was placed on leave, saying a few reassuring sentences would have preserved public trust without compromising any investigation. Got into a testy exchange with the mayor over speaking time and rules before submitting his written statement for the record.

Broken Arrow City Council - Nov 3, 2026 · 24:34 →
SupportiveChris WalkerNov 3, 2026

A retired officer and FOP board member said in 27 years he'd never seen an FOP lodge stand with a chief against city administration, and urged the council to stand behind Chief Arnold.

Broken Arrow City Council - Nov 3, 2026 · 31:30 →