Meet our Administration
Chief of Police Jason Willingham
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Chief of Police Jason Willingham
Chief Jason Willingham
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and has 31 years of law enforcement experience. Chief Willingham started his career with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Owasso Police Department. Willingham was hired by the Tulsa Police Department in 2000 and retired following a 25 year c
Chief Jason Willingham
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and has 31 years of law enforcement experience. Chief Willingham started his career with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Owasso Police Department. Willingham was hired by the Tulsa Police Department in 2000 and retired following a 25 year career where he held several positions. These positions included, patrol officer, crime analyst, public information officer, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, intelligence investigator and background investigator. In addition, Willingham, spent 11 years on the Tulsa Police bomb squad and was an adjunct instructor at the Tulsa Police Academy! Chief Willingham and his wife Shannon have called the Skiatook area home for over 28 years and have three children Morgan, Maci and Mason and three grandchildren Rowdy, Chesney and Baker.
Deputy Chief Steve Haley
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Chief of Police Jason Willingham
Deputy Chief Steve Haley holds an associate degree in Police Science from Rogers State University. He has 28 years of law enforcement experience and has held several positions over the course of his career. These positions include K-9 Officer, School Resource Officer, and Patrol Sergeant.
Deputy Chief Haley is also a CLEET Basic Instructor Development
(BID) certified instructor.
E911 Director of Communications Tiarr Wakefield
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Tiarr Wakefield began her career in December 2010 for the Skiatook Police Department. In 2013, she became the Communications Training Officer (CTO), and in February 2022, the E911 Director of Communications for the City of Skiatook.
With over a decade of experience, Tiarr has led the transformation of the communications center—securing gr
Tiarr Wakefield began her career in December 2010 for the Skiatook Police Department. In 2013, she became the Communications Training Officer (CTO), and in February 2022, the E911 Director of Communications for the City of Skiatook.
With over a decade of experience, Tiarr has led the transformation of the communications center—securing grants, implementing new technology, expanding staffing, and establishing a robust training program. Under her leadership, the department dispatches Police, Fire, and EMS services for Skiatook and surrounding jurisdictions across Tulsa and Osage counties.
Tiarr also serves as an INCOG Regional 911 Board Member, Oklahoma APCO Northeast State Representative and Regional 911 COOP Coordinator, furthering her commitment to advancing public safety communications across Oklahoma.
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Information Services Director Rheta McMillian
Rheta McMillian began her career with the Skiatook Police Department in July 2017 as a part-time dispatcher and quickly transitioned to full-time by September of that year.
Bringing with her over 13 years of prior experience as a communications officer and records clerk with the Osage County Sheriff’s office, Rheta made an immediate impa
Rheta McMillian began her career with the Skiatook Police Department in July 2017 as a part-time dispatcher and quickly transitioned to full-time by September of that year.
Bringing with her over 13 years of prior experience as a communications officer and records clerk with the Osage County Sheriff’s office, Rheta made an immediate impact with her knowledge and dedication.
In November 2021, Rheta was appointed as the full-time Records/Evidence Manager, transitioning out of the Communications Department to focus on records integrity and property management. Her leadership and attention to detail played a pivotal role in the evolution of the department. In November 2024, the Records Department was formally separated from Evidence/Property and rebranded as the Information Services Division, with Rheta named as its Director.
She continues to lead the division with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and support for public safety operations.