Restoring Trust
Vic has re-established the Sheriff’s Office as a properly administered, professional law enforcement agency. He has updated deputy reserve program requirements, and revamped promotion and disciplinary protocol for employees.

Unprecedented Jail Reforms
Among the greatest accomplishments under Sheriff Regalado’s watch is the reduction of deaths and suicides in the David L. Moss Correctional Facility, otherwise known as the Tulsa County Jail, and a corresponding drop in costly lawsuits against the county.

Improving Training
Vic came to the Sheriff’s Office on a mission to increase training for deputies and detention officers — and he’s delivered. From tactical training for street conflict to de-escalation, substance abuse and mental health training, Sheriff Regalado is equipping law enforcement with the knowledge to succeed.  

Perfect Jail Accreditation Score
In 2018, auditors with the American Correctional Association recommended a perfect score for standards compliance at the jail during reaccreditation. Auditors examined hundreds of issues like safety and security of inmates and staff, medical care, mental healthcare, food service, and policies and procedures.

 Solving “Unsolvable” Crimes
Sheriff Regalado formed the Cold Case Task Force to help bring closure to those families that lost a loved one due to an act of violence. Staffed with retired law enforcement officers, the task force has solved three previously unsolved cases, giving families the answers they have been searching years to find. 

Increased Visibility and Improved Response Times
Deputies now utilize sophisticated technology in their patrol cars to spot crime trends and take appropriate action. The results are higher visibility of law enforcement where it’s needed and improved dispatch times and accuracy. As one example, the Tulsa Housing Authority reports a 30% drop in crime at its properties since inception of the new technology.

Leading by Example
Sheriff Regalado doesn’t ask his deputies to do a job he isn’t prepared to do himself. Vic regularly participates in search warrants, investigations, and even answers routine calls for service. He believes in leading from the front and learning firsthand about the needs and unique problems residents face throughout Tulsa County.