The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office will take over 24-hour police coverage for the town after residents voted in favor of disbanding the Mexico Police Department for good.
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Mexico forms committee to study policing options
Residents will vote April 1 on whether the town should continue with service from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office or reestablish its own police department.
State review panel releases findings on police shootings in Mexico
The Deadly Force Review Panel reports weighed in on a pair of police shootings in Mexico; one in August of 2022 and the other in October of the same year.
Mexico working to recruit officers to reestablish its police department
Jim Theriault has identified two people who are interested in joining the police department, while he works to get recertified as an officer.
Oxford County discusses sheriff’s coverage of Mexico
The county has sent Mexico two contract options for coverage — one for 24-hour patrol and another for patrol from 7 a.m. to midnight, County Administrator Zane Loper said.
Mexico residents raise more questions about idle police force
Residents question the future of the police force amid ongoing recruitment challenges.
Mexico residents ask questions about future of town’s police department
Residents had plenty of questions for Mexico officials, who described hiring difficulties and staff stress as leading causes for ‘idling’ the police department.
Depleted Mexico police force going on idle status Aug. 20
Two resignations last week will soon leave the Mexico Police Department without three of its five officers.