The Dixon Police Department’s fascinating journey from horseback patrols to high-speed cruiser units will be explored in a public event hosted by the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society. From its earliest days, when officers kept order on dusty streets, to today’s advanced technologies and evolving laws, the department’s history reflects broader trends in law enforcement.
Community members are invited to learn more and share their own questions at 7 p.m. Monday, October 27th, at 113 South Hennepin Avenue. This gathering presents a rare chance to discuss how policing—and the laws officers enforce—has changed over the decades.