Oklahoma City Council Will Weigh Consulting Contract Renewal
The city will vote on a one-year agreement to continue its partnership with the consulting firm 21CP Solutions.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The Oklahoma City Council is set to vote on a $65,000 renewal agreement with 21CP Solutions. This contract will support the ongoing implementation of community policing recommendations.
Why it matters
The city aims to maintain momentum on policing reforms and community engagement initiatives that were launched over five years ago. This contract ensures continued expert guidance for the local public safety strategy.
The council is considering a $65,000 agreement for 21CP Solutions, which follows an initial $193,000 contract from 2020. It remains unknown when the final vote will be conducted.
The players
Oklahoma City Council
This is the governing body responsible for legislative decisions and city budget oversight in Oklahoma City.
21CP Solutions
This consulting firm specializes in public safety and police reform strategies for municipalities.
Inasmuch Foundation
This philanthropic organization provided $175,000 toward the initial 2020 contract with the city.
The details
The firm 21CP Solutions provides subject matter expertise for the Public Safety Partnership and helps evaluate previous recommendations. The initiative involves coordination with the Law Enforcement Policy Task Force and the Community Policing Working Group.
Timeline
The city originally hired 21CP Solutions in 2020.
Legal Context
The city's collaboration with 21CP Solutions functions as a practical extension of the Public Safety Partnership. This agreement mirrors efforts by other jurisdictions to utilize external expertise to manage complex police reform mandates.
Residents may see a continuation of specific community policing initiatives and task force recommendations throughout the city. This contract renewal ensures that professional oversight remains integrated into local public safety operations.
The takeaway
Maintaining long-term external support for civic initiatives requires consistent budgetary commitment from city councils. Ongoing reforms often transition from initial high-cost implementation phases into sustained, smaller-scale management contracts.
Further reading
For more information on local public safety developments, visit Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOKH.
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