Gov. Kevin Stitt is defending his administration’s effort to clear homeless encampments from state property in Tulsa, even as local leaders stress the need for long-term solutions.

Operation SAFE began last week, with state troopers dismantling camps after complaints from Tulsa business owners. The governor says the effort will expand as needed, with teams monitoring cleared sites to keep people from returning.

Stitt says sweeps are about help, not just enforcement

Stitt insists the initiative is designed to connect people with services, though he acknowledged many have refused that assistance.

“We’re a very compassionate state and we want to help people... but my whole message is it’s not compassion to leave people on the street like this,” Stitt said. “So we’re gonna get them the hel

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