03/12/2026
There are people who wear a badge, and then there are people who wear it with their whole heart. Officer Tyler Duvall is the latter.
It is my honor, both as Mayor of Nixa and as someone who is proud to call Tyler a friend, to congratulate him on being named the 2025 Nixa Police Department Officer of the Year — an award given annually to the officer who best embodies the mission, vision, and values of our department.
The numbers alone tell an incredible story. In the past year, Officer Duvall handled 2,187 calls for service, conducted 744 traffic stops, made 93 arrests, and completed 230 reports — statistics that are astonishing. But if you know Tyler, you know the numbers are only half the picture.
He volunteers his time recruiting the next generation of officers at the Drury Law Enforcement Academy. He supports fleet inspections, attends community events, and recently took on the added responsibilities of Field Training Officer and Drone Pilot. He organized our department's Friday Night Lights Christmas event — and led the team to a first-place finish.
Beyond all of it, Tyler Duvall is an exceptional father, husband, son, neighbor, and friend. He treats every person he encounters with compassion and genuine care. He has put his life on the line for the citizens of Nixa more times than most will ever know, and he does it without hesitation — because that's just who he is.
Nixa is blessed and fortunate to have Officer Duvall protecting our community. I hope we all take a moment to reflect on the kind of person Tyler represents — someone who gives so much of himself so that others can feel safe, valued, and cared for.
Congratulations, Tyler. You have earned this, and this community is better because of you. 🇺🇸
Thank you Chief Campbell for your leadership and steadfast support of all our amazing officers.
