Name : Miller, Louis 

Rank: Det.
Shield #: 1793 Command: Field Unit Training No.10
Date of Death: 1987-03-11   Cause of Death: Shot-Burglary in progress
     
 Detective Miller was shot and killed while investigating an armed robbery call. Detective Miller was a field training officer and was riding with three of his trainees. They met other officers at the scene and he directed two men to the roof of the building and two men to the 5th floor, where the crime was taking place. He and one of his trainees rode the elevator to the 4th floor with the intention of walking the last flight of stairs. When the elevator doors opened they were met with two suspects who immediately opened fire, striking both officers. Both officers returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect and wounding the other, who was later apprehended.

Detective Miller's trainee received the Medal of Valor for his actions. Detective Miller had been with the agency for 34 years and had trained over 2,000 officers in his 15 years as a field training officer   
 
     
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I was trained by Detective Miller. Great man - He loved his wife very much. He use to walk up behind you and try to pull the gun out from your hoster. If it was not locked in he would get upset.
— Tommy
I was trained by Detective Miller (Commander).He always took photo's of everybody. One of the best.
— camille
in interest of acuracy only Detective Miller was riding with two rookies that morning. He was backee up on burglary in progresss call from 911 by two police officers assigned tp 70 Pct. Robbery Idntificatio Program (RIP). One of these two officers accompanied him into the elevator while the other proceeded up the stairs with the two rookies Detective Miller rode with a third who arrived from nearby footpost. Two of these officers went to roof. I entered and searched apt. with another rookie and my partner with Det. Miler confronted perps in fourth floor hallway. After questioning the two perps attempted to flee and a gunfight ensued. One suspect was slain at scene by combined gunfire of Det. Miller and my partner. The other fled, wounded multiple times and was captured by 67 anti-crime minutes later.The survivingperp. was found guiltyand died of AIDS in[prison.
— det. Charles Platt
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of my time at NSU 10 with Louie Miller. I remember the lollipops he's hand out, saying they were Sgt King, But telling us not to say a word about them. I learned alot from Louie, and I miss both him and Howie where ever you wound up.........
— Tony Iacobelli ( mechanic )
I feel funny adding this comment having never served with Detective Miller... I was the kid that lived accross the street from him in Massapequa, and was only 10 when he was killed...I can remember on Christmas morning, there would always be a gift left on the front porch of my house from him and Mrs. Miller. He was a great friend to my family and I and he is missed, and my family and I still 17 years later, take the time to remember him. I'll never forget the image of all the law enforcement personnel that were present at his funeral to pay their respects. It will be with me the rest of my life. Thanks Sir.
— Dave Paolillo
Louie Miller (THE COMMANDER/70 PCT) trained me in 1986 in NSU # 10.....THe world lost a great person and friend....GOD BLESS......
— Scott
I was on patrol that day when the 10-13 came over, and being in another borough, felt the helplessness and frustration of not being there to respond. As any MOS would know, you stand-by the radio hoping for some type of update. Later on, although I cannot swear to the exact wording of the radio transmission that there had been one officer mortally wounded, I will always remember how it ended; with a very somber voice declaring,"No further...." and then, complete silence. P.O. JOSEPH A. CACAMESE JR. TRANSIT DIST.4
— Joseph A. Cacamese Jr.
I was in the last training class of Louie's trained (NSU 10 December 86). He was the greatest police officer to serve this city. In speaking to his wife at his funeral she told us that he absolutely loved what he did and referred to all of us as his kids. He has trained so many police officers in this city and will be sorely missed.
— Tony Medaglia Ret.MOS
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 7, 2006, 9:20 am
Happy 20th Anniversary in Heaven, Louie ... I salute you, the original Marlboro Man, as a lasting influence on my personal and professional life. We all miss the memories of the Command Post, the black coffees, the 3 minute limit on taking 61s, and that forever smile. 0-John forever ! Take care, my friend, my mentor, my hero ...
— Mike McLoughlin
Posted: March 11, 2007, 5:02 am
I was in Mounted at the time working around Bklyn college and the "junction" . I remmeber him. Rest in Peace Louie
— PO Chris
Posted: March 14, 2007, 9:12 pm
It is hard to believe that 20 years have passed. I was a Detective in the 70 Sqd. on that day and had seen Louie shortly before he went on that radio run. Louie would always bring his rookies upstairs to the PDU and tell them that we, Sqd Detective, were the real Detectives. If that is so, then Louie you were and are a true HERO. Forever in my thoughts. It was a pleasure to have known you and a honor to call you my friend. Never will forget. Retired Sgt. Robert F. Burns
— Robert F. Burns
Posted: March 15, 2007, 11:06 am
I also was trained by Louie and now working as a PI in NC for the last twelve years, the reason that I bring this up is I still use Det. Miller's methods today, when I am sitting on surveillance I could hear him say,'wait and let them come to you',every time I didnt follow that method I would not suceed in my efforts. I could remember times that we would sit around the corner from the Church Ave train station and wait for a purse snatcher. One funny story I remember was we were sitting there in between two parked cars, here comes a perp running down the street, Louie opened the door and the perp runs into the door almost knocking himself out, Louie looked at me at that kind and gentle manner and said, 'theres your collar kid, go get him'. There has not been a week that I have not thought about and said a prayer ever since his death. God Bless you Louie, Rest in Peace.
— Vic Holiday, Ret. PO
Posted: October 4, 2007, 12:29 pm
Det. Miller was one of the training officers for NSU 10,Brooklyn South, when I was a rookie, in 1981. I had the privilege of being trained by this giant angel. He had integrity, discipline and inner strength. He willingly shared his gifts with all those that were lucky enough to be in his squad. I always remember that he took pictures of all of his kids! He attended our graduation party! with his lovely wife. After suffering from a stroke he came back to work, wouldn't retire.He will never be forgotten!
— Susan LaGrotta
Posted: March 14, 2008, 12:06 am
God bless you Commander. A man who will never be forgotten
— TPW
Posted: July 18, 2008, 4:29 am
I'll always remember my first day assigned to the 70 Dective Squad. That day Det. Miller was killed in the line of duty. I remember the commotion and tears that most of the cops who knew him shed. He was loved by so many. Rest in Peace Commander
— John Agugliaro Sgt. Ret
Posted: December 31, 2008, 12:30 am
I worked with Louie in NSU 10 in late 1986, I was so proud to have a locker right next to the COMMANDER a legend in the NYPD. I also resopnded that day from the 6 7 and was there when 6 7 crime pulled the perp out of the car on Flatbush and E28 street. That is a day I will never forget. He was the mentor of mentors in the NYPD. Love you Louie, RIP.
— Tim Murphy (Ret. FDNY)
Posted: May 29, 2009, 10:30 am
What can you say about Louie Miller the commander ? I had the privilege and honor to be trained by him in 1984-1985.It didn't matter to him if you were a bum on the street or a brain surgeon, he treated you with the same respect. Everyone loved him. When I was in NSU, a few (who were foolish) thought he was an old man, but he was always the first one up the steps on a gun run and made sure his "shark troops" always had cover before knocking on the door. I remember my first car tour with Louie, he was sitting in the back seat and constantly writing. Me & my partner couldn't imagine what we were doing that warranted so much writing, only to find out he was doing crossword puzzles the whole time. Rest in Peace Commander, it's because of you that I am the Cop I am today
— Robert Lerner
Posted: February 13, 2010, 4:51 pm
Happy 23rd Anniversary in Heaven, Commander ... Many a time in 1982, in NSU 10, you took me out alone - first stop at the Command Post ... 0 George/John will never be the same ... Thanks, Louis, for providing me the knowledge, tactics, and guidance throughout my 20 years, 5 monthss, 4 days, and 16 hours on the job ... I still to this day have your 70 plaque dedication program ~ RIP, my hero ...
— Mike McLoughlin NSU 10, 06-1982
Posted: March 11, 2010, 12:54 am
The Commander A man who left an everlasting footprint in the heart of all he encountered. He truely was an Angel to many. RIP <#
— Maryann Tighe
Posted: March 11, 2010, 10:06 am
27 years ago after graduating the Police Academy I walked into N.S.U 10 and had the Honor of meeting and working with great FTO's Sgt Wallace, LT Shine, Sgt King, Det Whitmore, Det Brietfellar, Mickey and of course the Commander "Detective Louie Miller" himself. When you had the honor of riding with Detective Miller - whom would sit on the back seat for he let the rookies sit in the front seats - you were working a tour where you learned something every minute you were with him. I loved, respected and admired Detective Miller more then words can ever say. When he was called home, all I could remember as tears filled my eyes - was how his wife sat on his lap at our NSU farewell party and Louie had the biggest smile on his face. I must have rode with Detective Miller 25 times, made arrests with him, got dressed next to him when I was transferred to the 61 almost every day, ate chinese food and a swollowed a cup of soda in 8 minutes for when you rode with him fast food had a new meaning. However after working and interacting with the Commander in the end it was his smile on his face holding his wife I believe her name is Virginia that I will always, always remember. My dad was on the Job, and he had so much respect for the Commander, now the Good Lord has blessed me for I had shared the personal stories of the Commander with my sons Thomas and Frankie through the years and a year ago my oldest son Thomas joined the ranks of the NYPD. There is not a Louie to teach Thomas, but Commander be rest assured that I have shared lessons from you trying to pull the guns out of the holster, to communicating on the radio, and especially how you were able to communicate with the people of the community. So your teachings continue. God Bless your family sir. and THANK YOU COMMANDER.
— Tommy Redmond
Posted: August 7, 2010, 9:56 pm

 

 

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