Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-12-111: Chief of police - Creation and duties

The board of trustees may appoint a chief of police, who shall

enforce municipal ordinances and have such other powers, duties and

functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The chief of

police may appoint police officers as he deems necessary, subject to

the approval and confirmation of the board of trustees. All

references in Oklahoma Statutes to the town marshal shall mean the

town chief of police.