Nix Named Sudbury Police Chief

The following edited release is from the Town of Sudbury:

Town Manager Maureen Valente announced that she has appointed Lt. Scott Nix to be the new Chief of the Sudbury Police Department, effective July 11, 2013.  Lt. Nix has been serving as Interim Police Chief since the beginning of May 2013. 

"Chief Nix's many years of experience with the Sudbury Police Department, and the leadership he provided while serving as Interim Chief, make him an ideal candidate for the job," said Valente. “He was a finalist for the position in 2009, and as the Executive Officer for the Department since then, has continuously developed his leadership and management skills. He is extremely qualified to lead the Department into the future.  He will continue the tradition of outstanding public service from the Sudbury Police Department, and I am confident the Department will continue the standard of excellence and professionalism we have been fortunate to experience here in Sudbury”. 

Upon acceptance, Chief Nix said “I am humbled and honored in being selected to lead the Sudbury Police Department.  I’m proud of the Department personnel and appreciative of their support, and I’m excited to work with everyone moving forward in a positive manner.”

Nix took over as acting police chief when former Chief Richard Glavin resigned following an arrest for OUI and other charges earlier this year.   

Chief Nix is a long time Sudbury resident and has risen through the ranks with distinction.  He started as a Police Dispatcher in November of 1993 and has grown with the Department - becoming a Patrolman in April 1996 and has since received several promotions: Detective in 2001; Sergeant in 2002; Lieutenant 2004.  In March of 2009, he also assumed the role of Executive Officer along with his duties of Detective Lieutenant until now, working his way to Chief of the Department.  Chief Nix has a Masters in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England College where he also received his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement. 

Scott served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991 to 1997 and received several Military Awards, including Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal Meritorious Mast, and Letter of Appreciation.  He received an honorable discharge at the rank of Staff Sergeant and was a communications specialist and Platoon Sergeant.

The swearing-in ceremony for Chief Nix will be held on Tuesday, July 30th at 7:15 p.m. in the Lower Town Hall, prior to the Board of Selectmen’s meeting.  The public is invited to attend.