Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 19-516: Duty and powers as peace officer

A. It shall be the duty of the sheriff, undersheriffs and

deputies to keep and preserve the peace of their respective

counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots and unlawful

assemblies and insurrections, for which purpose and for the service

of process in civil and criminal cases, and in apprehending or

securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they and

every constable may call to their aid such person or persons of

their county as they may deem necessary.

B. The sheriff, in addition to the duties pursuant to

subsection A of this section, shall coordinate and administer

courthouse security.

R.L. 1910, § 1700. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 71, § 1, eff. July 1,

2006.