ANDY MILLER
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Dedicated Community Servant offering over 34 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond the job requirements to make lasting positive impact on the department and the public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities. Strong in faith and commitment. Networking connections become long term partnerships. Continually coaching and mentoring others on job skills and ethics. Steadfast under stress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Smyrna Police Department
06.1996 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 8 officers. Planned special event activities and supervised up to 40 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Police Corporal
Lavergne Police Department
10.1988 - 06.1996
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Effectively rolled out the first computer system for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Initiated and promoted successful investigation completion by interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses to verify details and corroborate facts.
- Investigated stolen property cases and searched residents and property.
- Maximized outreach by writing effective press releases and conducting interviews.
- Enhanced productivity by conducting candidate background checks, training new hires and evaluating performances.
- Supervised crime prevention activities.
- Supervised and started a traffic unit.
- Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
- Evidence Room Supervisor.
- Fatal Crash Team Supervisor.
- Shift Supervisor.
- Rutherford County Crimestoppers Liaison.
- Rutherford County Foster Care Review Board.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNCriminal Justice Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2025
No Degree - Mastering The Leadership Challenges of Law Enforce
FBI National Academy Associates, Inc
Stafford, VA04.2023
Trilogy Award For Completing All Three(3) Courses - Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership
FBI-LEEDA
Murfreesboro, TN10.2021
No Degree - Mid-Level Management
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Nashville, TN09.2015
No Degree - Supervision of Police Personnel
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03.2014
No Degree - Internal Affairs
Public Agency Training Council
Plainfield, IN07.2013
No Degree - Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.2010
No Degree - Professionalism, Ethics & Diversity
Pat Kelly Associates
Sparta, TN09.2009
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN10.2008
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN09.2007
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN09.2006
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN09.2003
No Degree - Drug Law Enforcement School
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, Ga01.2003
BASIC POLICE SCHOOL
TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
Nashville, TN04.1989
High School Diploma -
Smyrna High School
Smyrna, TN05.1985
Skills
- Performance Appraisal
- Case Documentation
- Evidence Identification
- Organizational Systems
- Criminal Law
- Crime Prevention
- Budget Management
- Laws and Ordinances
- Workload Balancing
- Criminal Investigations
- Outreach Initiatives
- Staff Assignments
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Investigative Techniques
- Logistics Functions
- Problem Management
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Community Patrol
- Effective Working Relationships
- Disciplinary Action
- Traffic Patrol
- Unit Administration
- Personnel Supervision
- Information Verification
- Safe Weapons Usage
- Arresting Individuals
- Search and Seizure
- Applying for Grants
- Crisis Situations
- Crime and Intelligence
- Active Shooter Training
- Monitor Police Procedures
- Train Staff
- Maintain Records
- Prepare Reports
- Support Court Cases
- Investigate Criminal Activities
Accomplishments
GHSO DUI Instructor and taught DUI recruit classes at Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Taught DUI & Sobriety Checkpoint classes across Middle Tennessee.
Rutherford County Officer of the Year 3 times.
Smyrna Police Department Certificate of Recognition.
Traffic Accident Reconstruction.
Started the Smyrna Police Department Traffic Unit.
Traffic Homicide Investigation Team Supervisor.
Smyrna Police Department Tow/Wrecker Supervisor.
Special Events Law Enforcement Incident Command Supervisor.
FBI letters of appreciation in 2006 and 2012.
Assisted MTSU Police with EVOC Training.
Assisted Bell Meade Police with EVOC training.
Highway Safety Grant Project Manager.
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Network Liaison.
Affiliations
Member of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police.
Member of FBI-LEEDA.
State Trustee for Fraternal Order of Police - Stones River Lodge #89
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Smyrna Police Department
06.1996 - Current
Police Corporal
Lavergne Police Department
10.1988 - 06.1996
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nashville State Community College
Criminal Justice Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
No Degree - Mastering The Leadership Challenges of Law Enforce
FBI National Academy Associates, Inc
Trilogy Award For Completing All Three(3) Courses - Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership
FBI-LEEDA
No Degree - Mid-Level Management
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
No Degree - Supervision of Police Personnel
Northwestern University
No Degree - Internal Affairs
Public Agency Training Council
No Degree - Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation
University of North Florida
No Degree - Professionalism, Ethics & Diversity
Pat Kelly Associates
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
No Degree - Vehicular Homicide
Columbia State Community College
No Degree - Drug Law Enforcement School
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
BASIC POLICE SCHOOL
TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
Smyrna High School