Leon Jones 07/15/2021
Description
Leon Jones, chief of the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Police Department, explains how he became interested in and moved into police work. He recalls his experience with the Murrah Building bombing as a young trainee, and shares some of his memories of assisting OSU following the 2001 and 2011 plane crashes. Jones also talks about his response to grief and how some experiences changed his perspective. He also mentions being a member of the bike and lake patrols, developing friendships with people he serves to protect, and notes how he thinks OSU has done with keeping the promise to remember those lost.
| Date(s) | 7/15/2021 |
| Call Number | OSS_493 |
| Subjects | Remember the Ten, Remember the Four, Homecoming parade, OSU sports, Collective remembrance Aircraft accidents, Grief, Interviews, Mass fatalities, Oklahoma State University, Police, Universities and colleges--Employees |
| Interviewee(s) | Leon Jones |
| Interviewer(s) | Tanya Finchum |