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PLACE. YEAH. AND I’M TOLD THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR BOTH EVENTS TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE HAVE THE GREAT TIME THEY EXPECT TO HAVE. SPORTS ARE TAKING OVER THE METRO IN FULL FORCE. THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES IS WELL UNDERWAY IN GAME ONE OF THE NBA FINALS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. OBVIOUSLY, IT’S A VERY EXCITING TIME FOR FANS WHEN THE COMPETITION IS FIERCE. SO ARE THE CROWDS OF LOYAL FANS SHOWING UP FOR THEIR FAVORITE TEAMS. WE OBVIOUSLY FOCUS EXTRA RESOURCES ON BOTH OF THOSE EVENTS. MASTER SERGEANT GARY KNIGHT SAYS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS PREPARED TO HANDLE THE DOWNTOWN CROWDS, BUT THEY’RE ASKING RESIDENTS TO BE MINDFUL OF TRAFFIC AND CLOSED ROADS. WE WANT TO REMIND DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL WHEN THEY’RE OUT THERE. THERE’S GOING TO BE A TON OF PEDESTRIANS ON THE ROAD, AND PEDESTRIANS NEED TO BE MINDFUL. ADDING IF ALCOHOL IS IN THE MIX, BE RESPONSIBLE. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER WITH YOU OR SIMPLY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONE OF THE RIDESHARE OPTIONS. KNIGHT TELLS ME POLICE WILL HAVE A VISIBLE PRESENCE AT BOTH EVENTS. IF YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE, OR IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU THINK IS UNSAFE, APPROACH A POLICE OFFICER O
Oklahoma City police enhance security for Thunder NBA Finals, WCWS
Oklahoma City police are increasing their presence to ensure safety as the Women’s College World Series and NBA Finals attract large crowds
Updated: 5:09 PM CDT May 30, 2025
Oklahoma City police are deploying extra resources to ensure fan safety as the Women’s College World Series continues and the NBA Finals begin next week.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel”Obviously, it’s a very exciting time for fans. When the competition is fierce, so are the crowds of loyal fans showing up for their favorite teams,” said Master Sgt. Gary Knight, with the Oklahoma City Police Department.Knight emphasized that the department is prepared to handle the downtown crowds and advised residents to be mindful of traffic and closed roads. “We just want to remind drivers to be careful. There’s going to be a ton of pedestrians on the road, and pedestrians need to be mindful,” he said.He also advised attendees to be responsible if alcohol is involved, recommending, “Make sure there’s going to be a designated driver with you or simply take advantage of the rideshare options.”Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Knight assured that officers will have a noticeable presence at both events, encouraging anyone who feels uncomfortable or notices anything unusual to approach a department member or call 911.Top HeadlinesPolice: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in northwest Oklahoma CityDolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 yearsTIMELINE: Severe storms bring hail, strong wind risk to Oklahoma late SaturdayTracking Thunder ticket prices for the first two games of NBA FinalsOklahoma City Zoo euthanizes giraffe due to irreversible condition
Oklahoma City police are deploying extra resources to ensure fan safety as the Women’s College World Series continues and the NBA Finals begin next week.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel
“Obviously, it’s a very exciting time for fans. When the competition is fierce, so are the crowds of loyal fans showing up for their favorite teams,” said Master Sgt. Gary Knight, with the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Knight emphasized that the department is prepared to handle the downtown crowds and advised residents to be mindful of traffic and closed roads.
“We just want to remind drivers to be careful. There’s going to be a ton of pedestrians on the road, and pedestrians need to be mindful,” he said.
He also advised attendees to be responsible if alcohol is involved, recommending, “Make sure there’s going to be a designated driver with you or simply take advantage of the rideshare options.”
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Knight assured that officers will have a noticeable presence at both events, encouraging anyone who feels uncomfortable or notices anything unusual to approach a department member or call 911.
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