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Assistant Chief Terrance M Bush
Terrance Bush is the assistant chief of police of the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department. He has been employed with the Department since 2011. During his tenure, he has been a member of and held every position within the department's SWAT team. Currently, he serves as the SWAT team commander, a position he has held since 2021. As the team commander, Terrance Bush has navigated a significant shift in the tribal law enforcement landscape in Oklahoma. A historic Supreme Court decision (McGirt vs. The United States) has led to a 41% increase in calls for service for the department's SWAT team. Terrance's role in developing the team's policies, procedures, and training has been crucial in preparing them for this surge in demand. Terrance holds basic and advanced peace officer certifications from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Before pursuing a career in law enforcement, Terrance served eight years in the United States Army in various military and civilian capacities. He is an active member of the Oklahoma Special Operations Association, National Tactical Officers Association, and International Association of Chiefs of Police. In May 2025, Terrance Bush will add another achievement to his already impressive resume. He will graduate with a bachelor's degree in agricultural leadership from Oklahoma State University, further enhancing his skills and knowledge for his role in law enforcement. Bush NTOA Letter of Recommendation
Bush NTOA Supervisor Letter of Recommendation
Terrance Bush Resume
Terrance Bush is the assistant chief of police of the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department. He has been employed with the Department since 2011. During his tenure, he has been a member of and held every position within the department's SWAT team. Currently, he serves as the SWAT team commander, a position he has held since 2021. As the team commander, Terrance Bush has navigated a significant shift in the tribal law enforcement landscape in Oklahoma. A historic Supreme Court decision (McGirt vs. The United States) has led to a 41% increase in calls for service for the department's SWAT team. Terrance's role in developing the team's policies, procedures, and training has been crucial in preparing them for this surge in demand. Terrance holds basic and advanced peace officer certifications from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Before pursuing a career in law enforcement, Terrance served eight years in the United States Army in various military and civilian capacities. He is an active member of the Oklahoma Special Operations Association, National Tactical Officers Association, and International Association of Chiefs of Police. In May 2025, Terrance Bush will add another achievement to his already impressive resume. He will graduate with a bachelor's degree in agricultural leadership from Oklahoma State University, further enhancing his skills and knowledge for his role in law enforcement. Bush NTOA Letter of Recommendation
Bush NTOA Supervisor Letter of Recommendation
Terrance Bush Resume
Captain T. Luke Sherman (RETIRED)
Luke Sherman is the Senior Vice President of Outreach for the Folds of Honor. He joined the Folds of Honor in April 2022 after a distinguished career with the Tulsa Police Department. Capt. Luke Sherman served as a member of the Tulsa Police Department from 1992 through March of 2022. He has been involved in many different units and assignments. He was part of the command staff for the department and has over 25 years of experience leading, influencing, and guiding hundreds of police officers and other department employees in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Captain Sherman has been involved in thousands of critical incidents while working patrol, street crimes, SWAT and the Fugitive Warrants unit. He also commanded the Department’s Special Investigations Division and the Special Response Team (responsible for handling civil unrest situations). Throughout his decorated career, he has been awarded many medals including the prestigious Medal of Valor. Luke has also been an instructor and director with the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) since 2004. The NTOA is the most recognized and accepted tactical police training association in the world. In 2007, Luke joined the NTOA’s Board of Directors group and is now in his 6th year as the Chairman of the association. The NTOA’s membership includes law enforcement officials from 27 countries and every state of the U.S.A. In these roles with the association, Luke is considered a key part of an executive leadership team responsible for creating and implementing several nationally recognized initiatives pertaining to law enforcement standards and training models. He has been instrumental in shifting the association’s goals regarding identifying, patterning, and successfully modernizing a storied national association in multiple areas and professionalizing these specialized police services. These programs have been implemented, recognized and accepted throughout the nation at all levels of government. Luke also owns a security consulting firm based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. This firm specializes in instruction and mitigation consulting services to organizations for the purpose of protecting both the workforce and business assets. His company provides system and security solutions that are scalable and applicable to a wide array of diverse clients including Universities, privately held and Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, state and federal lawmakers, as well as private citizens. Luke holds a B.S. of Science in Criminal Justice with Minors in Psychology and Sociology. Sherman CV 090324
Luke Sherman is the Senior Vice President of Outreach for the Folds of Honor. He joined the Folds of Honor in April 2022 after a distinguished career with the Tulsa Police Department. Capt. Luke Sherman served as a member of the Tulsa Police Department from 1992 through March of 2022. He has been involved in many different units and assignments. He was part of the command staff for the department and has over 25 years of experience leading, influencing, and guiding hundreds of police officers and other department employees in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Captain Sherman has been involved in thousands of critical incidents while working patrol, street crimes, SWAT and the Fugitive Warrants unit. He also commanded the Department’s Special Investigations Division and the Special Response Team (responsible for handling civil unrest situations). Throughout his decorated career, he has been awarded many medals including the prestigious Medal of Valor. Luke has also been an instructor and director with the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) since 2004. The NTOA is the most recognized and accepted tactical police training association in the world. In 2007, Luke joined the NTOA’s Board of Directors group and is now in his 6th year as the Chairman of the association. The NTOA’s membership includes law enforcement officials from 27 countries and every state of the U.S.A. In these roles with the association, Luke is considered a key part of an executive leadership team responsible for creating and implementing several nationally recognized initiatives pertaining to law enforcement standards and training models. He has been instrumental in shifting the association’s goals regarding identifying, patterning, and successfully modernizing a storied national association in multiple areas and professionalizing these specialized police services. These programs have been implemented, recognized and accepted throughout the nation at all levels of government. Luke also owns a security consulting firm based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. This firm specializes in instruction and mitigation consulting services to organizations for the purpose of protecting both the workforce and business assets. His company provides system and security solutions that are scalable and applicable to a wide array of diverse clients including Universities, privately held and Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, state and federal lawmakers, as well as private citizens. Luke holds a B.S. of Science in Criminal Justice with Minors in Psychology and Sociology. Sherman CV 090324