PARSIPPANY — Mayor Michael Soriano announces the swearing in of Parsippany’s newest Police Chief Andrew Miller, on Thursday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. The swearing in will take place at Parsippany Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. The public is invited.
Mayor Michael Soriano appointed Captain Andrew Miller as Acting Chief on March 1.
Captain Miller has served with the Parsippany Police Department for twenty-six years, most recently serving as commander of the Investigative Division. In addition to eight years of honorable service in the New Jersey Army National Guard, he holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also the recipient of eleven awards and commendations from the Parsippany Police Department, including the Exceptional Duty Medal and Life Saving Award.
“Having proudly served the Parsippany Police Department for twenty-six years, it is with great excitement that I accept the honor of serving as Chief of Police,” Miller commented. “This incredible opportunity is owed to the Parsippany Police Officers who I’ve worked for and with over the years, whose leadership, influence and shared job experiences provide the knowledge and ability necessary for me to assume this trust. To Mayor Michael Soriano, your confidence and trust in me is greatly appreciated.”
Chief Paul Philipps will retire on March 1, after thirty-eight years of service to the Parsippany Police Department.
“Although we did not have the opportunity to work together for very long, I have a deep respect for Chief Philipps’ dedication to this township,” Soriano said. “I know that Andrew Miller will continue the commitment to excellence that has been demonstrated by the Parsippany Police Department since its founding, and I look forward to our residents seeing the innovative and purposeful ideas he will bring to our community.”
