Jason White
started his law enforcement career with the Tulsa Police Department in 1998. Jason spent the majority of
his patrol years combating violent crime in the toughest parts of the city. In February of 2000, Jason
encountered an armed suspect that attempted to shoot him at point blank range in the abdomen. Fortunately,
the semi-automatic firearm did not have a round in the chamber. This incident quickly taught Jason to always
be prepared both mentally and physically while patrolling the streets of Tulsa. A few years later, Jason
again found himself in a deadly force confrontation when came face to face with a murder suspect. Jason
ultimately shot and killed the suspect after a ninety second shootout.
While assigned to patrol, Jason participated in over 3500 arrests many
of which included apprehending violent and drug-related offenders. Based on his aggressive patrol tactics,
Jason was selected to join the Tulsa Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit. The primary function
of this unit is to target drug offenses, gambling, and prostitution crimes. While assigned to this unit,
Jason continued to excel by participating in hundreds of arrests.
In 2007, Jason was selected
to join the Tulsa Special Operations Division, serving as a Crisis Negotiator. During this time period,
Jason has responded to dozens of incidents that he was able to diffuse by utilizing his exceptional communication skills.
In addition to being a Crisis Negotiator, Jason is currently assigned as a Homicide Detective. He has assisted in processing
over one hundred homicide crime scenes.
Jason is a certified instructor with
the Oklahoma's Council for Law Enforcement Education and Training. Jason is currently an instructor at the Tulsa Police Academy,
teaching Advanced Mental Health Response Officer Training, Active Listening Skills, Tactical Mindset-Officer InvolvedShootings, Crisis Negotiations Immersion for SWAT
Team Commanders, and Basic
Crisis Negotiations.
Jason also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at a local college, where he has taught an array of classes which
have included, Policing Techniques-Interviews and Interrogations, Homeland Security, Introduction to the Criminal Justice
System, and Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations. Jason has served as a guest speaker
at the Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association where he presented a segment on Gang Homicide Witness Difficulties,
as well as a guest speaker for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Hostage Negotiators. Because he has a wide range of experience,
Jason offers a fresh and common-sense perspective and innovative approach to investigating crimes. He introduces proven techniques
and unique methodologies that will enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement professionals. Jason has taught to hundreds
of local and state law enforcement officers from the State of Oklahoma with exceptional ratings.
