The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrolman Donald Miller, who took his oath of office during the November 10, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting.
Ptl. Miller, 36, grew up in Brick Township, where he attended Brick Memorial High School and graduated in 2008. After graduation, he attended Kean University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. In 2016 Ptl. Miller was hired by the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department and attended the Ocean County Police Academy, graduating in 2017 and earning the Physical Fitness Award.
Ptl. Miller was then hired full-time by the Jamesburg Borough Police Department, where he served for eight years. There, Ptl. Miller was the defensive tactics instructor and enjoyed teaching and training with fellow officers. Ptl. Miller has ambitions of continuing training in both defensive tactics and firearms, in hopes of instructing recruits at the Ocean County Police Academy. He also aspires to serve on the Ocean County S.W.A.T team on behalf of the Manchester Township Police Department.
“We are proud to welcome Ptl. Miller to the Manchester Police family,” said Chief Antonio Ellis. “As a seasoned officer with years of law enforcement experience, including as a trainer, we look forward to Ptl. Miller’s contributions to our department and community.” Ptl. Miller will now begin the Manchester Township Police Department’s intensive Field Training and Evaluation Program, where he will be instructed and mentored by several highly trained officers.
“I would like to thank Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council, and Township Administration for their continued support of our police department and our mission to serve our residents at the highest possible level,” said Chief Ellis. “I join with our community in wishing Ptl. Miller well as he begins the next chapter of his law enforcement career here in Manchester Township.”