Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate
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Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate for forensic legacy
Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate as lawmakers recognize the life and legacy of a legendary forensic artist and investigator.
Pratt, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, spent 45 years with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, serving as an investigator, forensic artist, and division director, according to Oklahoma State Senate resolution details.
He passed away in December 2025 at the age of 84.
Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate for decades of service
The Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate resolution highlights his groundbreaking work in forensic art, helping solve cases through detailed suspect sketches.
Pratt began his career with OSBI in 1972 and became widely respected for combining investigative work with artistic skill.
Beyond law enforcement, Pratt also designed the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., a tribute to Indigenous service members, as noted by Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate with lasting tribute
As part of the recognition, the Harvey Pratt honored by Oklahoma Senate effort includes a lasting tribute.
The new OSBI headquarters will be named in his honor, cementing his legacy in Oklahoma law enforcement history.
Lawmakers say Pratt’s work reflects a lifelong “pursuit of justice,” with his impact continuing to influence forensic investigations today, according to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation history records.
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