Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: June 1, 2026
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Presentation and award to Lisa Ford for her distinguished service to the City of Broken Arrow of 25 years combined service as a City employee and City Councilmember
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Background:
Lisa Ford has dedicated a significant portion of her career to serving the City of Broken Arrow and its citizens. Her service reflects a unique and commendable commitment, having contributed both as a City employee and later as an elected City Councilmember.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Ford has demonstrated a strong dedication to public service, professionalism, and the continued growth and success of the Broken Arrow community. Her contributions have supported the City's mission to provide high-quality services and enhance the quality of life for residents.
Prior to becoming a City Councilor in 2021, Ford spent 20 years as the Crime Prevention Specialist for the Broken Arrow Police Department. She has also worked as a Program Administrator for the Citizen's Crime Commission overseeing the Alert Neighborhood, Crime Stoppers, and Arrest Arson programs.
Her certifications include Crime Prevention through Environmental Design by the American Crime Prevention Institute in Louisville, Ky., and FBI-LEEDA Media, Public Relations, and Community Engagement Training through the University of Kentucky, and she is a Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) basic instructor.
As the Crime Prevention Specialist for BAPD, Ford coordinated the volunteer program, which grew to more than 250 volunteers during her tenure. Her efforts became a model for other police, fire, and governmental agencies. She has instructed over 100 other law enforcement agencies on how to run a successful volunteer program through the Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute (ORCPI). She is also a nationally certified instructor for the CARFIT program sponsored by AAA, AARP, and the National Board of Occupational Therapists.
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