GOSHEN, Ind. — Goshen Police Chief José Miller announced earlier this month that he will retire in June 2026, concluding more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Goshen.
He will continue to serve as chief through that date, providing stability and continuity for the department and the community.
Miller became the department’s 22nd chief in 2018. He joined the Goshen Police Department as a patrol officer in 1995 and steadily rose through the ranks, serving in a wide range of roles throughout his career.
His service includes assignments as S.W.A.T. commander, detective, administrative adjutant, motorcycle officer, drug unit officer, assistant chief, and chief of police, reflecting a deep commitment to public safety and to the colleagues he served alongside.
“Serving this department and this community has been the honor of a lifetime,” Chief Miller said. “I believed in leading with integrity, standing firm on what’s right, and upholding the trust the badge represents. It was always about the good of the city.”
Career marked by service and leadership
Mayor Gina Leichty expresses heartfelt gratitude for Miller’s leadership and his decision to give the department ample time to prepare for a thoughtful transition.
“I am deeply grateful for the dedication, integrity, and calm, steady leadership Chief Miller has brought to this role,” Leichty said. “His decision to give the department more than seven months to transition into new leadership is a generous act that reflects his deep care for the organization, his colleagues, and the community he serves.”
Leichty noted that the role of police chief carries profound responsibility, not only for departmental operations but also for shaping trust and confidence across the community.
“The person serving in this role helps shape the culture of the department and the sense of peace, trust, and safety our community feels about their hometown,” Leichty said. “Chief Miller has carried that responsibility with thoughtfulness and care, and he continues to do so.”
Chief Miller’s leadership and foresight leave a lasting mark on the Goshen Police Department and the city he has served for more than three decades.