Victor Fox Takes Over As New Dublin Police Chief

DUBLIN, CA — Alameda County Sheriff's Office Commander Victor Fox has been named Dublin's new police chief effective Monday, Oct. 28, following the retirement of Chief Nathan Schmidt. Schmidt retired Monday, and Captain Miguel Campos is serving as chief until the 28th.

Fox has served the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for over 22 years, according to a Dublin news release. He has worked in a number of departments, including Detentions and Corrections, the Eden Township Substation, Dublin Police Services, and the Regional Training Center.

"I am proud to have served the citizens of Alameda County, and I am honored to once again serve the residents of the City of Dublin as your new Chief of Police," Fox said in a statement.

At the Eden Township Substation, Fox served as a patrol deputy and spent four years with the Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Unit, where he worked with citizens in unincorporated Alameda County to identify and develop solutions to crime and quality of life issues.

After he was promoted to sergeant, Fox worked as a shift supervisor at the Santa Rita Jail, the Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility, and the Eden Township Substation. After he was promoted to lieutenant, Fox was a watch commander at the Santa Rita Jail, where he oversaw operations, administration, investigation, and public relations. He worked on several projects, including the first phase of the Automated License Plate Recognition and Situational Awareness cameras throughout Dublin.

Fox was promoted to captain in 2019, where he was the training manager responsible for ensuring compliance to training mandates set forth by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and the Board of State and Community Corrections. He was also academy director, and oversaw the education and graduation of nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers. He also helped manage the recruiting unit, and the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, which helps plan funerals for fallen officers, retired members, community events, and graduation ceremonies.

He was a member of the ACSO Special Response Unit for 17 years, where he oversaw high-risk tactical operations through Alameda County and oversaw the ACSO Crisis Intervention Unit.

Fox has a BA from UCLA and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is pursuing a masters in public safety from the University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

"I am pleased that Commander Fox will take the reins as Police Chief of Dublin Police Services," Dublin City Manager Colleen Tribby said in a statement. "His previous experience working at Dublin Police Services will enable him to step in and hit the ground running in order to lead the department and serve the people of Dublin."

Fox replaces Chief Nathan Schmidt, who retired Monday. Schmidt had served as police chief since March 2023, and spent 25 years in law enforcement, and 20 with Dublin.

Schmidt, a native of Livermore and graduate of Granada High School, has worked in law enforcement for over 23 years, according to a city news release. 18 of those years were spent in Dublin. He began in September 1999 as an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, and worked at Santa Rita Jail, and later as a patrol officer and then detective for Dublin Police Services.
In December 2006, Schmidt advanced to the rank of sergeant, then as patrol supervisor and detective supervisor. After being promoted to lieutenant in December 2011, he worked at the Glenn E. Dyer Jail in Oakland and at Eden Township Station before returning to Dublin Police Services to serve as an operations lieutenant and administrative lieutenant.

In September 2016, Schmidt was promoted to the rank of captain. In January 2023, he was promoted to commander and assigned to the Law Enforcement Services Division. That included patrol for all unincorporated areas of Alameda County, as well as AC Transit Police Services, Highland Hospital Police Services, Dispatch Services, and the Warrants and Records Division.

Schmidt, a native of Livermore and graduate of Granada High School, has worked in law enforcement for over 23 years, according to a city news release. 18 of those years were spent in Dublin. He began in September 1999 as an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, and worked at Santa Rita Jail, and later as a patrol officer and then detective for Dublin Police Services.

In December 2006, Schmidt advanced to the rank of sergeant, then as patrol supervisor and detective supervisor. After being promoted to lieutenant in December 2011, he worked at the Glenn E. Dyer Jail in Oakland and at Eden Township Station before returning to Dublin Police Services to serve as an operations lieutenant and administrative lieutenant.

In September 2016, Schmidt was promoted to the rank of captain. In January 2023, he was promoted to commander and assigned to the Law Enforcement Services Division. That included patrol for all unincorporated areas of Alameda County, as well as AC Transit Police Services, Highland Hospital Police Services, Dispatch Services, and the Warrants and Records Division.

“It has been an honor to serve the City of Dublin for nearly 20 years, and the last eighteen months as the Chief of Police,” Schmidt said in a statement. “As I prepare to retire from my role as Police Chief, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the residents, businesses, and leaders of this wonderful city. Serving the Dublin community has been a tremendous honor, and I am incredibly thankful for the support, trust, and partnership you have shown me and the entire police department throughout my tenure. Whether through our community policing programs, neighborhood events, or just day-to-day interactions, I have always felt proud to serve such a diverse and caring city. This strong connection between the police department and the community is what truly makes Dublin a special place, and I am confident that this partnership will continue to thrive long after I leave.”

“On behalf of the City of Dublin and our entire community, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to Police Chief Schmidt for his 25 years of dedicated service to our city,” said Dublin Mayor Michael McCorriston. “Chief Schmidt has led our police department with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. His leadership has been instrumental in maintaining the peace, fostering community relationships, and ensuring that Dublin remains a safe and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.”