Administration

The administration division of the Police Department is the responsibility of the Chief of Police, JD Reid.

Chief Reid oversees policy development, staffing, budget prep and fiscal management, employee development and personnel, equipment and facility maintenance, and oversight of all other divisions of the department. Reid is also responsible for maintaining collaborations with outside agencies, courts and service providers.

Chief JD Reid

Chief JD Reid began his law enforcement career with the Bethany Police Department in 1991 as a police officer. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2009 and to Chief of Police in 2020. During his 29-year career he has served in all enforcement and administrative roles of the department.  He holds an Associate Degree in Police Sciences from Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City and a Bachelor Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Police Sciences.  Chief Reid is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 239.