Officer Russell Myron Miller Sr. - Chino Police Dept. - CA - True Life Hero

Russell Myron Miller Sr.
- Feb. 01, 2000 -

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Resided:	Loma Linda (San Bernardino County) CA, USA
Born:	Dec. 27, 1948
Fallen:	Feb. 01, 2000
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 51 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Chino Police Dept. - CA 5450 Guardian Way Chino, CA 91710 USA (909)334-3000
County:	San Bernardino
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	2/1988
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	12 years

Bio: As a young man, Russ Miller served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Admiral's staff and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He completed his six year tour of duty as a 2nd Class Petty Officer.

In 1987 at 38 years of age, Russ became a Chino Police Officer. He was a member of Class 90 of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Police Academy, graduating February 5, 1988.

Russ was an avid horseman and a member of the Chino Police Department Mounted Enforcement Team. He was also a Field Training Officer for many years, teaching, molding and shaping young officers.

On February 1, 2000, Russ was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Russ' professionalism and love for his career profoundly impacted the lives of the many young officers that he trained. He was a 'Cop's Cop' and admired by all who worked with him. He was a great asset to the Chino Police Department and the community.

He is greatly missed by all who knew him. He will never be forgotten by those who he touched.

Survived by:

Stephanie - Wife

Melissa and Sarah - Daughter

Russ Jr. - Son

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Chino, CA USA Tue. Feb. 01, 2000
Summary:	Officer Russell Miller was struck by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop in the early morning hours. During the stop, Officer Miller was walking from his cruiser towards the driver of a pickup truck when the drunk driver struck him from behind, throwing him into the bed of the pickup truck. After the collision, the drunk fled the scene, but was arrested a short time later after crashing into a telephone pole. The driver of the pickup truck flagged down another passing patrol car for assistance. Officer Miller was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead approximately ten hours after the incident.
Disposition:	The suspect was charged with second-degree murder and felony hit and run.
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