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Oxford Police Department

Nationwide staffing issues affect OPD

Nationwide staffing issues affect OPD

OPD Chief John Jones said higher turnover rates and fewer people interested in becoming officers have changed the hiring process significantly over the past decade.
Shannon Mahoney Jun 21, 2026
OPD responds to several damaged or stolen vehicles, racial slur spray-painted on wall

OPD responds to several damaged or stolen vehicles, racial slur spray-painted on wall

The Oxford Police Department also received theft reports from Wild Berry.
Briefs Jun 19, 2026
Environmental Commission discusses landfill flare

Environmental Commission discusses landfill flare

The commission also voted to purchase multiple electric or hybrid vehicles for the city fleet, including Oxford Police Department squad cars and service department vehicles.
Shannon Mahoney Jun 16, 2026
OPD responds to vehicle damages during first week of June

OPD responds to vehicle damages during first week of June

The Oxford Police Department also responded to an assault at United Dairy Farmers.
Briefs Jun 12, 2026
OPD handles various incidents during final week of May

OPD handles various incidents during final week of May

The Oxford Police Department also recovered containers with unknown substances and arrested a driver for operating a vehicle impaired.
Briefs Jun 5, 2026
OPD responds to theft, drug possession during first week without students

OPD responds to theft, drug possession during first week without students

The Oxford Police Department also responded to a house fire caused by fireworks.
Briefs May 29, 2026
OPD responds to theft, property damage reports during the final week of the spring semester

OPD responds to theft, property damage reports during the final week of the spring semester

The Oxford Police Department (OPD) also handled multiple assault cases.
Briefs May 22, 2026

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