Jun 22, 2026
A prominent Tulsa minister will now serve as Head Chaplain for the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office.Smiley Elmore, Junior, believes his role in guiding and advising others is a gift.WATCH: Prominent Tulsa minister promoted to TCSO h ead chaplain: Prominent Tulsa minister promoted to TCSO head chaplainIt has to be a calling, it has to be a mission, he said. I had to be called by God, and when you do that, you dont work a day in your life.A Native Tulsan, Elmore has been a minister and fitness coach for 37 years. For the last six years, he worked as the Assistant Chaplain for TCSO.He uses his fitness experience to be a positive role model.I have one drug I use, its called HG, Holy Ghost, he joked. Thats a pretty good steroid right there.On June 22, the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office held a swearing-in ceremony for Elmore in front of family and friends.Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado says Elmore is the perfect man for the job.If youve known him for five minutes, you feel like youve known him for 20 years, he is that kind of guy, he said.Between motivating inmates and providing grief counseling for deputies and other staff, Regalado says his team of chaplains, which includes dozens of volunteers, plays one of the most important roles in the office.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less
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