Detective Cedric G. Dixon

Cedric G. Dixon

Detective Cedric Dixon died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty.

Detective Dixon had served with the New York City Police Department for 22 years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct Detective Squad. He is survived by his daughter, mother, brother, and six sisters.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.