Tulsa County Jail Changes Mail Policy to Stop Drugs

Tulsa County Jail Changes Inmate Mail Rules to Combat Drug Smuggling

The Tulsa County jail mail policy is changing as officials move to stop drugs from entering the facility and to improve inmate safety.

The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office announced that all inmate mail and documents will now be copied and the originals destroyed before being distributed inside the jail. The change follows intercepted communications that outlined attempts to smuggle drugs into the facility.

Tulsa County jail mail policy targets drug-soaked paper

According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators intercepted letters in which an inmate discussed using an attorney to smuggle drugs into the jail by dipping paper in illegal substances. The practice, known as drug-soaked or “K2 paper,” has become a growing concern in jails nationwide.

Under the new Tulsa County jail mail policy, incoming documents are scanned, copies are provided to inmates, and the originals are shredded to eliminate the risk of drug contamination.

Overdose numbers raise safety concerns

Sheriff’s officials say the policy change comes amid serious safety issues. In 2025 alone, the Tulsa County jail recorded 56 overdoses, highlighting the ongoing challenge of keeping illegal substances out of the facility.

The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office says the goal is to protect both inmates and staff while still allowing access to legal documents and personal correspondence.

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