Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the launch of Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere), which he said is aimed at restoring order and safety in Tulsa by clearing homeless encampments, trash and criminal activity from state-owned property.

Stitt said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has authority over state-owned property, including underpasses, highways, state buildings and other state-controlled land.

Gov. Stitt says Tulsa is turning into a 'disaster'

In recent weeks, Stitt said he has spoken with Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols multiple times, urging the city to take control of the situation. He said that progress has fallen short of residents’ expectations.

“Tulsa is a beautiful city. I lived there for years. But today, everybody can see the disaster it’s turning into—homeles

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