IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – A local Police Chief is leaving one North Texas city for another.
The City of Irving announced this week that it selected Derick Miller for the Chief of Police position to lead the Irving Police Department. Upon confirmation by City Council on May 5, Chief Miller will begin his new role as police chief in Irving on May 31.
“The Irving Police Chief finalists were all experienced candidates, and I would like to thank Interim Police Chief Darren Steele for his steady, professional leadership during the transition,” said City Manager Chris Hillman. “Chief Miller’s experience, professional focus areas and approach to community outreach will be a great asset as the Irving Police Department continues to set the standard for best policing practices.”
Chief Miller is currently the Police Chief in Carrollton, where he was the ninth chief in the department’s 75-year history.
“I am thrilled to have been selected to lead an organization that values treating everyone it serves with professionalism, dignity, and respect,” said incoming Irving Chief of Police Derick Miller. “The Irving Police Department is a progressive agency that knows the pathway to continued success is made up of strong community partnerships and officers who proactively protect Irving with servant’s hearts. To not only join the Irving Police Department but to lead it is my great honor.”
A native of Benbrook, Chief Miller joined the Carrollton Police Department in 1992 as a reserve officer. He worked his way up through every rank in the organization and was appointed police chief in 2017.
Officials with the City of Carrollton said on Friday that they are incredibly proud and excited for Chief Miller.
“Derick has been an asset in Carrollton for nearly 30 years serving the people and guiding teams of officers,” said Carrollton Marketing Manager, Susan Prosoco. “That’s what we do here in Carrollton, we grow leaders. And while he will most certainly be missed by City staff, public safety members, and the community, we’re not at all surprised other high-caliber municipalities such as Irving sought out Chief Miller for his distinguished reputation and first-rate level of service. I know he will continue to make Carrollton proud by becoming an asset for Irving and the region. We wish him and his family well in this new chapter.”
Prosoco said Carrollton will begin the search for a new Police Chief later this year. Former CPD Chief and current Executive Director of Public Safety Rex Redden will serve as interim chief until the position has been hired.
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