Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission


The Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission, often referred to as the ABLE Commission, is an agency of the state of Oklahoma. The ABLE Commission is charged with protecting the public welfare and interest through the enforcement of state laws pertaining to alcoholic
beverages, charity games, and youth access to tobacco.

Divisions

  • Administrative Services Division - 6 Full Time Equivalent employees.
  • Business Office Division - 13 FTE employees.
  • Enforcement Division - 25 FTE employees.
  • * The Enforcement Division is divided into 3 district offices and 3 specialty sections which help facilitate the agency's duties throughout the state.
  • **Oklahoma City District Office
  • **Tulsa District Office
  • **McAlester District Office
  • **Wholesalers - OKC
  • **Special Events / Public Information - OKC
  • **Education and Compliance - OKC

Rank structure

TitleDescriptionComparative OHP rank
DirectorAppointed by ABLE Commission to be the professional head of the ABLE Commission.OHP Colonel
Deputy DirectorAppointed by ABLE Director to serve as second-in-command of the ABLE Commission.OHP Lt. Colonel
Division DirectorResponsible for directing a Division of the ABLE Commission.OHP Major
Agent in ChargeResponsible for directed investigations of a Regional Office or Specialized UnitOHP Captain
Assistant Agent in ChargeResponsible for assisting in the directed investigations of a Regional Office or Specialized UnitOHP Lieutenant
Senior AgentResponsible for leading investigations and assisting lower level agents in the performance of their dutiesOHP Sergeant
Special AgentResponsible for field investigative operations or specialized or technical law enforcement functionOHP Trooper

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission, two officers have died while on duty.