A new multi-agency initiative aimed at reducing property crime across District 27 has been announced by District Attorney Jack Thorp, who says stronger coordination among law enforcement agencies will be key to improving public safety.

Dubbed the “Castle Project,” the effort is designed to enhance communication between agencies, increase crime prevention outreach, and strengthen prosecution efforts for property-related offenses throughout the district.

“Every citizen deserves to feel safe in their own home,” Thorp said. “Law enforcement in our communities has done a lot of hard work to reduce property crime across District 27 over the last several years, but it is still a serious concern.

With better communication between agencies and a coordinated effort, we can do even more.”

As part of the initiative, a dedicated District 27 investigator will be appointed to serve as a liaison between the district attorney’s office and multiple law enforcement entities.

These include local police departments, sheriff ’s offices, the Cherokee Nation Marshals Service, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police, as well as state and federal agencies.

Assistant District Attorney Tom Milburn will lead the Castle Project. Milburn brings decades of experience to the role, including years as a prosecutor in Tulsa County and a 25-year career with the Tulsa Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant.

His background includes assignments in patrol and detective units, as well as 14 years on the SWAT team.

He also continues to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve, with multiple deployments supporting operations in the Middle East.

In addition to improving interagency communication, the Castle Project will focus on engaging the public through awareness campaigns, expanding neighborhood watch programs, and promoting crime prevention strategies across the district.

“District 27 covers a large and diverse region that stretches across numerous jurisdictions,” Thorp said. “Criminals do not respect jurisdictional lines, and our response shouldn’t be limited by them either. With more efficient communication and coordination with our law enforcement partners, we can continue to reduce property crime and make our communities safer.”