Command Staff Bios

(Interim) Deputy Chief Dale Rock entered law enforcement in 2003 as a police officer with the Yakima Police Department. In 2003, he was hired with the Tukwila police Department. During his career he has served as a patrol officer, a Major Crimes Detective, a member of the Valley Investigations Team, a member of the Civil Disturbance Unit, a Field Training Officer, and a police boat captain. In 2017, Commander Rock was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he supervised patrol squads in the Patrol Division as wells as supervise the Field Training Officer Program. Commander Rock has held several leadership positions to include Tukwila Police Officer Guild President, and President of the Tukwila Police Sergeant Association.

Prior to his law enforcement career, Commander Rock worked as a registered counselor/ discharge coordinator at an in-patient psychiatric unit in Yakima, Washington. Commander Rock holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.

Commander Rock is honored to work for and with the citizens of the City of Tukwila, as well as the members of the Tukwila Police Department. He is dedicated to the department’s vision, mission, and goals.

Commander Rock currently oversaw the Professional Standards Unit (PSU) and with a restructuring in 2025 is also the Major Crimes Unit (MCU) Commander.

On May 1, 2026, Commander Rock was appointed as the Interim Deputy Chief of Police

Commander Zack Anderson began his law enforcement career in 2005 with the Tukwila Police Department.  During his career, he served in numerous roles and positions including patrol officer, field training officer, valley SWAT and valley civil disturbance team leader.  Commander Anderson was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2015, where he supervised patrol squads, the community police team, and the professional standards unit.

Prior to joining the Tukwila Police Department, Commander Anderson attended Gonzaga University where he graduated in 2004 with his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Criminal Justice and Sociology.  

Commander Anderson’s current duties include serving as one of the department’s two patrol commanders as well as the Tukwila commander for the valley civil disturbance unit and leading the department’s wellness committee.

Since the beginning of his career, Commander Anderson has committed to serve the City of Tukwila with passion and empathy by prioritizing community engagement and fervently embracing community policing.  He is dedicated to connecting the police department with our vibrant community in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration.

Commander Phil Glover has spent his entire law enforcement career with the Tukwila Police Department, starting back in 1993 when he was sworn in as a patrol officer.  Since then, he has held several positions including field training officer, firearms instructor, vice/narcotics detective, major crimes detective, SWAT team leader, and patrol sergeant.  He was promoted to the rank of commander in May of 2024 and currently manages the Patrol Division.

Commander Glover has witnessed first-hand how Tukwila has successfully navigated through many challenges over the span of the 30+ years he has been with us, and he is proud of the contributions the police department has made to improve the quality of life for the people who live and visit our city.

(Interim) Commander Matt Valdez – Bio coming soon

Commander Andi Delic immigrated to the United States from Bosnia after the civil war in his native country. Upon arriving in the United States, he and his family made the City of Tukwila their home for several years. During this time, he attended schools within the Tukwila School District.  In 2010, Commander Delic began his law enforcement career and has dedicated himself to the Tukwila community.

He holds an AA degree from Highline Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Administrative Management, specializing in cyber security, from Central Washington University. In 2012, Commander Delic was selected as a member of Valley SWAT, a position he held until 2022. During his tenure as a patrol officer, he served as a Field Training Officer. In 2019, he earned a promotion to the rank of Sergeant, where he supervised multiple patrol crews and managed the Field Training Officer Program. In July of 2021, Commander Delic was chosen to serve as the Acting Commander of the patrol division, and in February of 2022, he was promoted to the rank of Commander. Commander Andi Delic is responsible for overseeing both SWAT and the Special Operations Division.

Commander Delic continues to maintain strong ties to Tukwila. Many of his friends and family members either reside or operate a business within the city. This enduring connection to Tukwila has allowed him to forge lasting relationships throughout his career. It’s not uncommon for individuals facing issues to reach out to him directly.

Senior Manager Rebecca Hixson joined the Tukwila Police Department in May 2019. She brings with her a diverse background, having worked in city, region, county, state and federal government since she began her public service career in 1994.

Hixson’s background in Law Enforcement started when she went on a ride-along with a City of Tillamook police officer.   Her interest in policing and leadership sparked, she went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement at Western Oregon University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Portland State University. While going to school, she worked as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Tillamook, OR and a Community Policing Intern for the City of Salem, OR Police Department.   She also expanded her knowledge of Latin American cultures by living in Mexico for four months.

After moving to Washington, Hixson worked as a Marketing Assistant for Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for five years and then joined the Washington State Department of Transportation in 2005.   She filled several important roles at WSDOT, including Communications Manager for the Hood Canal Bridge Project, Business Manager for the Tacoma HOV Program and Legal Affairs Manager for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program. During her WSDOT experience, Hixson expanded her skills to include marketing, communications, media relations, emergency operations, scheduling, budgeting, records management, public disclosure requests and legal affairs. She is also a certified Project Management Professional.

Training and educating people and helping them create better lives for themselves is important to Hixson. She is an active contributor to EQUIP, a worldwide organization that teaches leadership skills and values, and provides business and personal development training to local entrepreneurs. She is pleased to be part of a department that values serving the Community, building positive, strong teams, being accountable to the community and growing in competency and empathy.