Following an extensive and highly competitive month long process, the City of Dixon is proud to announce that Sergeant Ryan Bivins has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the Dixon Police Department. Chief Bivins will officially assume his new role during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, June 2, 2025.
The selection process was comprehensive, transparent, and designed to ensure the best outcome for the department and the community. Two internal candidates—Sergeant Ryan Bivins and Sergeant Aaron Simonton—participated in the process.
Chief Bivins joined the Dixon Police Department in 2009. He has served in numerous roles including patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, street crimes sergeant, detective sergeant, and hostage negotiator. He leads the department’s Crisis Prevention Team, and was instrumental in launching the Police Chaplain Program, Peer Support Program, and First Responder Resiliency Program.
He is a U.S. Army veteran, having served 10 years including a combat tour in Afghanistan, where he was promoted to Captain and awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
