Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-2-103: Organization of Department

A. The Commissioner shall organize the Department of Public

Safety as prescribed by law and in such manner as may be deemed

necessary and proper to segregate and conduct the work of the

Department. The Commissioner shall appoint assistants, deputies,

officers, investigators and other employees as may be necessary to

carry out the provisions of this title.

B. Unless otherwise provided by law, salaries and traveling

expenses of employees of the Department and the cost of equipment

for the Department shall be paid from the appropriations made to the

Department of Public Safety.

C. The Commissioner is authorized to purchase and maintain

motor vehicles and other equipment for use by the employees of the

Department.