Honor Guard

The Oxford Police Department Honor Guard is a highly motivated group of officers determined to represent Police, Honor, Pride, and Loyalty in our community. The Honor Guard performs for Memorial Day services, Veteran's Day Services, Law Enforcement Memorial Services, and 4th of July festivities at the University of Mississippi. The Honor Guard also performs funeral details for fallen officers. The Honor Guard is highly trained in Rifle Manual, Drill Manual, and Color Guard details.

The Honor Guard is led by Captain Ray Sockwell. Captain Sockwell is a 14 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served two combat tours in Iraq. Officer Paul Garner is the co-commander of the Honor Guard. Officer Garner is an 8 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served a combat tour in Iraq during 2003. If you would like to have the Oxford P.D. Honor Guard to perform at your function, please contact Captain Ray Sockwell or Officer Paul Garner.