SRO under investigation for ‘inappropriate contact’ with student

The Sallisaw Police Department has asked the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate claims that a Sallisaw School Resource Officer (SRO) had “inappropriate contact” with a student.

According to a prepared release from the SPD, Blaine Griffey has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation develops.

“The Sallisaw Police Department takes all complaints seriously, and full investigates all complaints and allegations,” Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin said.

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