Community voices opposition as city council votes to disband police department in Oxford, Pa.

OXFORD, Pa. (WPVI) -- Things got heated at a meeting in Oxford Borough, Pennsylvania, on Monday night.

A council meeting erupted into a shouting match over the decision to dismantle the police department.

RELATED: Chester County town holds first of several meetings to determine future of police department

Several people were escorted out, as community members voiced their opposition.

Top Stories

'I was going to fight': Woman recalls creepy encounter with man wearing Chucky mask in Philadelphia

Thief smashes window, rips cash from inside ATM at 7-Eleven store in Philadelphia's Mayfair section

• 2 minutes ago

Baby dumped on sidewalk after thief steals car with child inside in East falls

• 5 minutes ago

The borough says financial and staffing challenges led to the difficult decision.

The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department will now provide police services.

A public meeting on the transition is set for Thursday.