The mission of the Oxford Police Department is to provide quality law enforcement and public safety services to our community focusing on goals, objectives, values and partnerships.

Department Values

We treat everyone fairly, both internally and externally.

We speak truthfully and directly to everyone we deal with.

We do not abuse our employees or the public.

We build a united team with customer service as the ultimate goal.

We develop and maintain a competent, well trained team.

We continually look for ways to improve the services we provide.

We listen, and respond to legitimate concerns of the community.

We will not betray the trust placed in us, nor abuse our authority.

We adapt to changes in the community.

Everything we do is in furtherance of our mission.

Values Definitions

Serve the citizen "To be of assistance to or promote the interests of."

Treat everyone with Respect.

Have good individual work Ethics "A set of principles of right conduct."

Have Integrity that is beyond reproach "Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code."

Have the desire to work as a Team "A group organized to work together."

Have an open line of Communication "The exchange of thoughts, messages or information, as by speech, signals, writing or behavior."