Oxford police officer reads to children at local bookstore

Oxford police Officer Wilkerson visited Square Books Jr. on Thursday morning to read to a group of children. The event aimed to foster community connections and promote literacy, the department said.

Officer Wilkerson said that spending time with the community, even during simple activities like story time, is one of the department’s favorite parts of the job. The department expressed gratitude to Square Books Jr. for the invitation.

The event underscores the department’s efforts to build positive relationships with residents through community engagement initiatives.

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