Oxford police post message on Facebook
Oxford Police Department posted a brief message on its Facebook page, the department said in a short social-media post. The content of the post was not detailed in the widely shared notice made available to the public.
The Oxford Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Oxford, Mississippi, which is home to the University of Mississippi. The department handles crime prevention, traffic enforcement and community policing in the city and often uses social media to communicate with residents and visitors.
Police departments across the country frequently use Facebook and other platforms to issue safety alerts, traffic advisories, missing-person notices and community updates. Those posts can provide timely information to residents and can help police solicit tips or provide official guidance during local incidents.
Because the Facebook post contained limited detail, officials have not released further information. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
