Dixon police sergeant hired as Polo’s new police chief

Dixon police sergeant hired as Polo’s new police chief

POLO — A Dixon police sergeant soon will take over as Polo’s police chief.On Dec. 18, Polo City Council members voted 4-0 to hire Matt Coppotelli, of Dixon, as the city’s chief of police starting Jan. 2, 2024. Coppotelli’s salary was set at $92,000 per year.“I think I bring a lot of experience to the table and have a lot of ideas,” Coppotelli told council members following the vote. “Obviously, policy to make sure everything’s up to date. Commun…