Miami Township, Ohio – The Miami Township Board of Trustees has named Lieutenant Robert Hirsch as Miami Township’s new Chief of Police. Hirsch has served 17 years with the Miami Township Police Department, and has held the role of supervising the daily operations of the department since 2021. Hirsch is a United States Army veteran and also a graduate of the University of Cincinnati.
In a press release the Township said, “While with the Miami Township Police Department, Mr. Hirsch implemented new community initiatives to further promote relationships and transparency between the police department and citizens. His experience ranges from operational and administrative aspects of policing, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, as well as developing strategies for crime reduction and community engagement.”
Mary Makley Wolff, Chair of the Board of Trustees said, “Mr. Hirsch possesses a thorough understanding of critical issues and priorities affecting the Township. We know he will lead and inspire our police department personnel while continuing initiatives to ensure public trust in the department, improve personnel wellness, and address crime in our community.” She added, “We are confident in Mr. Hirsch’s leadership and believe he is the perfect fit as the Township’s newest Chief of Police.”
“I am both honored and humbled to be selected as the new Police Chief for Miami Township,” Hirsch said. “All employees of the Miami Township Police Department will constantly strive to improve upon the delivery of world-class police services while maintaining strong community involvement as we continue to make Miami Township a safe place to live, work, visit, and play. I am completely committed to leading an efficient, well-managed department that is rooted in service to the Miami Township community.”
In June, current Chief of Police Mike Mills announced that he would be retiring after 31 years of public service. Mills will retire from his position on July 31. He was hired at the Miami Township Police Department as the Assistant Chief of Police in March 2014 where he has served until his appointment to Chief of Police on February1, 2019.
The Miami Township Police Department is an internationally accredited police agency with 50 sworn officers with a mission “to continually improve the delivery of unparalleled services, while fostering effective partnerships, and, in turn, preserve the quality of life our residents have come to enjoy.”
Hirsch will be sworn in during the Miami Township Board of Trustees’ Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at 7PM at the Miami Township Civic Center located at 6101 Meijer Drive, Miami Township, Ohio 45150.
