Crime & Safety

Threat Against Student Prompts Increased Police Presence At Oxford HS

An increased police presence is in effect at Oxford High School Wednesday morning.

An increased police presence is in effect at Oxford High School Wednesday morning.
An increased police presence is in effect at Oxford High School Wednesday morning. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

OXFORD, CT — An increased police presence is in effect at Oxford High School Wednesday morning after a threat was made to a student, according to state police.

School administrators and the police department developed a safety plan to ensure the safety of the student and all students attending school, state police said.

A criminal investigation is taking place.

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