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• 3: Discover
• 4: Residential Services
• 5: Business Services
• 6: Government
• 7: Departments
  • 7.2: Economic Development
  • 7.4: Fire & Emergency
  • 7.5: Human Resources
  • 7.6: Police

    • Current page is 7.6.1: History

    • 7.6.2: FAQ's
    • 7.6.3: Security
  • 7.7: Planning & Zoning
  • 7.8: Parks & Recreation
  • 7.9: Public Works
• 8: Employment Opportunities
• 9: News & Events
• 11: Park Reservations

Departments

M.T.P.D. History

Before the Miami Township Police Department was formed in the mid 1950's the only form of law enforcement was a one-man volunteer constable system. According to historical documents, the original Miami Township Police Department was located at what is now Fire Station Number 2 at the comer of Jomar Avenue and Springboro Pike. The Police Chief at that time was Albert Engle who headed the Department until 1959.

From 1959 until 1963 Chief Estis Lawrence served as Chief of Police and continued to serve a rapidly growing community. During 1960, the Miami Township Police Department had only three patrol cars and a River Patrol Boat to use on the Miami River.

Chief Edward Woodward, served the community as Chief of Police from 1963 - 1978 while the business population prospered. The Dayton Mall was built and brought many more demands on the Police Department. During his command, the Police Department headquarters was moved to Miamisburg-Centerville Road, the current location of Wendy's Restaurant. Officers patrolled the Dayton Mall area during this time by motorcycle. In 1969, the Police Department was relocated to 2700 Lyons Road, sharing space with the Township Administrative offices.

James Moore became Chief of Police in 1978 and served until 1988. During Chief Moore's administration, the Township continued to enjoy rapid growth in both residential and business development. The Department began to function as a full-time agency. The increased demand for services and greater number of full-time officers made it necessary to move again. This move brought the Department to its current location, 2660 Lyons Road.

From 1988 until 1996, Chief Thomas Angel directed the Department. During Chief Angel's administration, the Department was awarded International Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.). Miami Township was the second Township in Ohio to become accredited. The Police Department was expanded in 1995 in order to better meet the needs of the community and the officers.

John "Chris" Krug has been the Police Chief since November of 1996. Under Chief Krug's guidance the Department has grown professionally. The members of the Department continue to work toward our mission of protecting and serving the citizens of Miami Township.