Oxford Police Department Restarts Free Spring 2026 Women's Self-Defense Classes

The Oxford Police Department restarted its free women's self-defense classes, and the Spring 2026 session kicked off at 6 p.m. in the OPD training room the evening the department announced the restart, according to a Facebook post and reporting by Mississippi News Group. The department's Facebook post said, "Our Women's Self-Defense Class kicks off its Spring 2026 session this evening, and we're excited to welcome everyone back. This free class is open to all."

Mississippi News Group reported the department's restart and noted the class "kicks off the Spring 2026 session at 6 p.m. in the OPD training room, the department said in a Facebook post." The outlet added practical details about participation: "The free class is open to all women and requires no registration, the department said," and organizers "encouraged interested participants to arrive on time and noted there is no fee."

Instruction for the series is being handled by certified personnel. Mississippi News Group wrote that "certified OPD instructors will lead the sessions and focus on practical, real-world techniques designed to build confidence and personal safety skills." Darkhorse Press Now provided matching language about the curriculum, saying the course "is taught by certified instructors and focuses on practical, real-world skills designed to help women stay safe and build confidence."

The training room has been the consistent venue for OPD's classes. Darkhorse Press Now reported the department held its final Women’s Self-Defense Class of 2025 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m. in the OPD Training Room at the police department "located at 9 Industrial Park Drive." Darkhorse also described that November session as one that "will conclude the 2025 women’s self-defense series."

Mississippi News Group framed the classes within local policing strategy, noting that "self-defense classes are a common element of community policing and public safety outreach, offering residents nonconfrontational tools to reduce risk and increase situational awareness. The Oxford Police Department has promoted community programs in the past as part of efforts to strengthen relationships between officers and residents." Sources did not provide a full Spring 2026 schedule, session lengths, age rules, or a specific contact for questions. Mississippi News Group closed its bulletin noting, "We will provide more information as it becomes available.