Roll of Honor
Biography
Deputy Chief Boyd was born in Chicago and grew up in the Morgan Park neighborhood. Dion graduated from Carver Area High School, now the Carver Military Academy, and Western Illinois University. He later earned a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Xavier University. Dion joined the Chicago Police Department on July 30, 1990, where he was loved and respected throughout his career. Even keeled and with a notably pleasant demeanor, he received numerous awards including 12 honorable mentions over his time with CPD, more than 63% of other police officers. Two weeks before his death, he was sworn in as deputy chief of criminal networks. Dion leaves behind two sons; Dion, 26, and Darien, 24. He was extremely proud of his sons and all their accomplishments! Watching and coaching them play basketball in their youth was one of his favorite pastimes. In addition to being a role model for his sons, he was a mentor to many in his community. He loved sports, movies, music and playing pool. Deputy Chief Boyd lived a life of love and respect and will be forever missed by those who were lucky enough to know him.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
Officer Dion Boyd served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Dion Boyd is one of 256 officers honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job across the full record of this memorial — 0.8% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 11 of 1,318 officers were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.8% of this state's fallen.
At Chicago Police Department, 5 of 571 officers on record were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Suicide compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dion Boyd's cause is highlighted.
How Dion Boyd Compares
When Suicide Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Suicide deaths across the full memorial record. Dion Boyd is highlighted in Jul.
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