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Lawton at a Crossroads: High-Tech Ambitions Meet National Spotlight
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As the Lawton City Council prepares to meet on April 14, 2026, the city finds itself in a challenging position. While the Council is set to vote on pioneering policies for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), the Lawton Police Department (LPD) is under a national spotlight for what appears to be…
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Statewide Citation Coding Issue Prompts Review Across State
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Lawton Town Crier investigated a statewide traffic citation coding issue after Elgin PD reported misclassified stop sign violations. Outreach to LPD, City Attorney, Municipal Court, DPS, and state agencies confirmed local review, state-level corrections, and seven improper license suspensions. Aside from LPD PIO, the City of Lawton did not respond.
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From the Archives: Interview with Fred Fitch (August 6, 2009)
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On August 6, 2009, The Lawton Town Crier sat down with Fred Fitch, owner of Fitch Industries and then a candidate for Mayor of Lawton. The conversation took place in his office in Lawton and was published as Lawton Town Crier, Episode 16. This interview offers a snapshot of community priorities at the time—economic…
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Transparency: The Currency of Trust
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***Garrett Jackson is the owner, editor, and publisher of the Lawton Town Crier. The views and opinions expressed below are his own and are intended to encourage discussion about local issues and the actions of the City of Lawton.*** If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ll notice a pattern that crosses…