Keith Teel

•  26 Years Oklahoma Highway Patrol
•  8 Years at Pontotoc County S.O. , Coal County S.O., and Ada Police Department.
•  LEDT instructor
•  OHP Dive Team
•  Drug Recognition Expert
•  OHP Emergency Response Team
•  SWAT Team Member Ada Police Department.

 During my thirty-four years of law enforcement service, I have been involved in a variety

of life- threatening incidents. These include high-speed collisions, shootings and a

variety of other critical incidents. These incidents caused me to have emotional issues

for a long period of time. I was eventually able to deal with the emotional stress

through my faith in God. These situations made me realize the importance of mental

health awareness. However, I was not prepared for the emotional trauma I

encountered after receiving word that my son, who is also an Oklahoma Highway

Patrolman, was involved in a deadly shootout with an armed suspect. Through the

support that he received from the OKFRWD, it made me realize the importance of being

a part of this team. Because of these situations, I realize the need for support to all

officers and first responders that have been traumatized by critical incidents.