DPS considers furloughs of up to 23 days, including state troopers

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Department of Public Safety on Wednesday said it is considering furloughs of up to 23 days for employees, including Highway Patrol troopers.

The agency has 1,454 employees, of whom about 810 are state troopers, said Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chief Rick Adams.

The furloughs would be in response to budget cuts. The agency has submitted a request for a $12 million supplemental appropriation in an effort to avoid the furloughs.

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Thompson said he was optimistic that state leaders would move to support public safety.

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