When Oklahoma achieved statehood in 1907, Reeves joined the Muskogee Police Department as an officer. He died in his home in Muskogee in 1910. "We're just proud of Bass here in Muskogee ...

Bass Reeves was the first Black US Marshal west ... Reeves was responsible for apprehending numerous outlaws, and became a police officer after retiring from the US Marshals Service.

Bass Reeves has been described as one of the most ... more than 32 years and carried out his final tour of duty as a police officer in Muskogee. While he remains an unknown historical figure ...

“Bass Reeves went all over central Oklahoma at different times ... Reeves would work from 1875 to 1907 before Oklahoma became a state and Reeves became a police officer in Muskogee. Reeves stood 6 ...