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Oxford Police Department welcomes new patrol officer

The Oxford Police Department said in a Facebook post that Sheffield Anthony is joining the agency as a patrol officer. The department said it is excited to have him on board and looks forward to the service he will provide to the community.

Patrol officers typically serve as the first line of response for emergencies and routine calls, conduct traffic enforcement, and maintain visible patrols in neighborhoods and business districts. Departments often highlight new hires to inform residents about staffing and community safety efforts.

Local police agencies frequently use social media to share personnel updates and connect with residents. Announcing new officers publicly can help build trust by showing the department’s investment in staffing and community policing initiatives.

Specific details about Anthony’s start date, prior experience or assignments were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."