Robbin Miller

• Guide officers through difficult situations, backing up officers onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
• Manage daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
• Provide regular evaluations of officers strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
• Convey important information at start of each shift such as problem areas of focus and persons of interest.
• Lead officers by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Acted as Watch Commander for the city on numerous occasions
• Served as Acting Lieutenant (Watch Commander) for several months.

Assigned to investigate a vast variety of criminal investigations.

• Led successful investigations, resulting in the apprehension of suspects and resolution of criminal cases.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
• Investigated the following types of cases: malicious woundings, rapes, sex offenses involving children, child abuse cases, larcenies / frauds, robberies, homicides, embezzlements, burglaries, etc.
• Conducted multiple background investigations – new hires.
• Trained new detectives.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to criminal cases.
• Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
• Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
• Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
• Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
• Enhanced community safety by leading high-profile criminal investigations.

• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.

• Assigned to Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and was tasked with long term investigations (narcotics, gambling, public corruption, homicide, etc.).
• Assigned to work numerous Title III Wire Taps.
• Close working relationship with all local, state and federal agencies in Buffalo / Rochester - worked long term cases with Buffalo and Rochester Police Departments, New York State PATB, New York State Attorney Generals Office, ICE, FBI, JTTF, and DEA.
• Coordinated with federal agencies on cross-jurisdictional cases, fostering effective collaboration and achieving shared goals.
• Conducted surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence, leading to successful case resolutions.
• Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
• Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Promoted to the permanent rank of Sergeant in 2006.

• Worked road patrol (full service) for fifteen years.
• Assigned to warrant service for three years while in Buffalo.
• Recipient of New York State Police Superintendent’s Commendation Award.
• Served as an instructor at the New York State Police Academy.
• Improved roadway safety by enforcing traffic laws and promoting safe driving habits within the community.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Served as a field training officer to new recruits, sharing knowledge of department protocols and providing guidance during field training exercises (approximately eight recruits).

• Worked as training officer (NCO) for 2nd LAAM Bn. – in charge of training (rifle, gas chamber, physical fitness testing, etc.) for ‘B’ Bravo Battery.
• Increased operational capabilities through the regular maintenance of vehicles, weapons systems, and other essential equipment.
• Safeguarded classified information by adhering to strict security protocols and maintaining situational awareness in sensitive environments.
• One meritorious promotion.
• Honorable Discharge.