‘You Will Obey Me!’: Oklahoma City Manager's Attempt to Intimidate Officer Over Speeding Stop Raises Eyebrows

An Oklahoma city manager was recorded on bodycam footage belittling a police officer and subsequently threatening his job after being stopped for speeding. The incident occurred on July 14, capturing the tense exchange when Officer pulled over Daniel Bruton, the city manager of Konawa, Oklahoma. Bruton, clearly agitated by the stop, asserted he was dealing with a water emergency affecting the town. “You were just speeding, OK?” the officer reminded him. In response, Bruton shouted profanities, demanding the officer return to town. The officer maintained his position, stating, “You have to obey the law like everybody else.” Post-incident, Bruton visited the police station to further confront the officer, insisting he was in charge. Following public criticism after the footage went viral, Bruton eventually apologized, attributing his actions to stress from the water crisis. Former employees noted that such behavior from Bruton is not unprecedented, sparking calls for administrative reform in the small town. The officer remains with the Konawa Police Department.