The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has announced its director, Steven Harpe will resign at the end of September.

ODOC says Harpe is leaving Sept. 30 to take a position in the private sector. Harpe was appointed as director by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Oct. 13, 2022.

"When I came into office, I made it a priority to bring in leaders from outside of state government who could bring fresh ideas and challenge the status quo," Stitt said. "Director Harpe came from the private sector, stepped into public service, and for six years gave his all to the people of Oklahoma."

During Director Harpe’s tenure with ODOC, the department says Harpe led a rehabilitation-focused approach to corrections.

"Director Harpe’s leadership transformed the culture at ODOC, making the agency stronger and better prep

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