The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority said: “The exact time the escape began was determined by reviewing evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation. These types of incidents develop rapidly with many moving parts to manage simultaneously. The initial focus is to secure the facility and engage in a headcount of detainees, determine the location and safety of all staff, and accurately assess the situation as a whole. Without taking the time to fully understand the situation, we may inadvertently compromise public safety as well as the safety of our staff and detainees. As soon as the administration was able to verify all details of the situation, the appropriate law enforcement partners were notified immediately, as CEO Williams indicated during the press conference discussing this incident.