{"id":215872,"date":"2026-02-23T19:04:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=215872"},"modified":"2026-02-23T19:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:04:59","slug":"jeff-dixon-named-new-detchament-commander-in-huntsville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/jeff-dixon-named-new-detchament-commander-in-huntsville\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Dixon named new OPP Detachment Commander in Huntsville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced the appointment of Inspector Jeff Dixon as the new Detachment Commander of the Huntsville OPP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the OPP&#8217;s ongoing commitment to enhancing service delivery and in recognition of the community&#8217;s growth and the corresponding increase in the detachment&#8217;s staffing levels, the position of Huntsville Detachment Commander has changed from Staff Sergeant to Inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The OPP is pleased to announce that Inspector Dixon has been appointed as the new Detachment Commander of the Huntsville Detachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspector Dixon began his policing career with the OPP in 2003 at the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment. Throughout his service, he has held several key roles, most recently as the Central Region Crime Manager and Detachment Commander of the Orillia Detachment. Insp. Dixon brings extensive experience in frontline operations, leadership, and community engagement. His leadership will guide the detachment through its continued evolution, ensuring officers and civilian members are supported in delivering high\u2011quality policing services to the communities they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This change in leadership rank ensures the Huntsville Detachment is positioned to meet current and future demands. Inspector Dixon&#8217;s experience and dedication make him well-suited to lead the detachment through this transition,&#8221; said Superintendent Jodi Kays, Central Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The OPP remains committed to modern, effective, and community\u2011focused policing, and this organizational update reflects that commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From OPP Central Region<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced the appointment of Inspector Jeff Dixon as the new Detachment Commander of the Huntsville OPP. 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