Richard Ruiz

Richard Ruiz currently serves on the elected board of Lodge 235 for the National Fraternal Order of Police, focusing on negotiating yearly collective bargaining agreements and fostering community relations. As Vice President of the International Union of Police Associations since 2022, Richard Ruiz has played a key role in resolving issues efficiently and negotiating substantial contracts to enhance officers' pay and benefits. Additionally, Richard Ruiz has been a dedicated Police Officer for the City of Shawnee, OK since 2011, leading a specialized unit addressing violent and sex offenders, and acting as the primary negotiator for crisis situations. Richard Ruiz has pursued higher education at Oklahoma State University and Rose State College.