Chief of Police

CHIEF PORTER RETIRES AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE.

Sid Porter Named Midwest City Chief of Police - October 12, 2021

Porter served as the Interim Police Chief since the retirement of Chief Brandon Clabes in May 2021. Before being appointed Interim Chief, he served as Assistant Police Chief since December 1, 2009. Porter is a 37-year veteran of the MWCPD. He will be the 16th Police Chief to serve the City of Midwest City.

“Sid has faithfully served our community for all of his years with the police department,” said City Manager Tim Lyon. “During his career, and especially in the last five months as Interim Police Chief, he has demonstrated tremendous leadership skills. I am very excited to appoint him as Chief.”

In May 1984, Sidney (Sid) Porter was hired as a patrol officer. He promoted through the ranks until becoming Assistant Chief, serving in that role for almost 12 years.

"Over the last 37 years, I have been blessed to be part of this police department,” said Chief Porter. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of this great community. I look forward to continuing to serve and lead us into the future, along with the outstanding people of the City of Midwest City.”

As Police Chief, Porter will oversee the department’s 125 employees. He will also manage an annual budget of $14 million. He takes over as Chief effective immediately.

Chief Porter has been married to his wife Jill for 17 years. He has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren.

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, United States Secret Service Dignitary Protective Services Program, FBI Drug Unit Commanders Academy, and is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Degree in Police Science.

As Assistant Chief, Porter was awarded the Mid-Del-Tinker 100 Club Hall of Fame Award in 2014.

Professional Recognitions:

Unit Citation for work in the Midwest City Police Honor Guard - 1997
Chief of Police Commendation, Overseeing a major kidnapping investigation - 1998
Community Service Award - Volunteer work in various community projects - 1998
Mid-Del-Tinker 100 Club -  Community projects & volunteer work - 1998
Supervisor of the Quarter in 1998, 1999 & 2003
Supervisor of the Year - 1998
Rose State Police Officer of the Year - 2000
Leadership Midwest City Class of 2001
Unit Citation for work done with the Midwest City Police S.W.A.T. Team - 2001
Graduate of the National F.B.I. Academy Class # 211 - December 2002
Unit Citation for overseeing SWAT Rescue Incident - 2003
Appointment to the O.A.C.P. State Accreditation Board - 2004
Dignitary Protection Seminar - F.B.I. - 2006
Community Service Award - 2007
Chief of Police Commendation for setting up fundraiser for fellow officer - 2008
Chief of Police Commendation for Police Department State Accreditation – 2009
OKC 100 Club Commendation for Exceptional Bravery - 2011
Mid-Del-Tinker 100 Club Commendation for Life Saving - 2011
Mid-Del-Tinker 100 Club Commendation for Act of Bravery-2012
Mid-Del-Tinker 100 Club Hall of Fame Award – 2014
O.A.C.P. Recognition of Leadership Award - 2014
Mid- Del Schools New Beginnings Advisor - 1988 to 2020
Shop with a Cop Coordinator - 1997 to present