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- ↑ https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/executive/424.pdf Governor Henry's Executive Order appointing Pettingill as his Homeland Security Director
- ↑ http://www.dps.state.ok.us/news/2011/110106.htm Pettingill selected as Chief of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol
- ↑ http://www.dps.state.ok.us/news/2013/131010.htm OHP Chief Pettingill Announces Plans for Retirement
