The City of Roanoke has selected Jeriahme Miller to be the city’s chief of police effective Oct. 24.
Miller’s career in law enforcement began in 2003 when he was hired as a patrol officer by the Roanoke Police Department.
During his tenure, Miller has held the positions of sergeant, commander, assistant chief of police and now chief of police. Miller also served as the assistant commander and commander of the North Tarrant Regional SWAT team, the city said in a news release.
Miller is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI Command College and the International Law Enforcement Administration’s (ILEA) School of Police Supervision.
He also holds a Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Miller earned his bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College in 2008 and his masters of public administration degree in 2018 from the University of North Texas.
The city said in the announcement that Miller’s promotion comes as part of an overall succession plan for the Roanoke Police Department.
Miller succeeds Gary Johnson, who served a police chief for 15 years. Johnson was also appointed the position of assistant city manager in 2015. Following Miller’s advancement, Johnson will continue to serve as Roanoke’s assistant city manager over police and fire services and special projects.
– FWBP Staff