Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Dixon was shot and killed while investigating liquor violations. The suspect was arrested and charged with second degree murder. The grand jury did not indict the suspect.
Survivors
Constable Dixon was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Dixon served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Winter Haven community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Dixon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Frank Dixon is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Polk County Sheriff's Department, 7 of 18 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 38.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Dixon's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Dixon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Dixon is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Dixon was killed by shotgun.
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