‘Peoria is a special place’: Police Chief pens letter announcing retirement to Peoria

20 April 2026, 6:40 am

Less than a month from now, the Peoria Police Department will have a new police chief. The City of Peoria announces that Assistant Chief Brad Dixon will be the city’s top cop, starting May 16, ...... Read More »

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