About Mick Miller
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 92). Mick Miller was an Australian police officer.
Sinclair Imrie Miller (13 October 1926 6 August 2019), known as Mick Miller, was an Australian police officer. Miller served as Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police—the police force of the Australian state of Victoria—from 1977 to 1987.
While Chief Commissioner, Miller introduced initiatives such as the air wing, task force policing and the Special Operations Group. Miller also integrated women into the police force by placing them on the general seniority list, thus giving them enhanced career opportunities.
Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) 2 October 1981 For service as Commissioner of the Victoria Police during the 1981 royal visit for CHOGM.
Queens Police Medal (QPM) 1 January 1971 New Year Honours "For distinguished service" while at the rank of Sergeant.
Australian Service Medal 1939-45 1946
Australian Sports Medal
For work with the AFL Foundation and as patron of the Recreation Link (Reclink) Football League and the Football Integration Development Association.
National Medal 25 January 1982 Personal life Miller attended Melbourne High School in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1945 and served in World War Two. He also served in the 1st Armoured Car Squadron in the occupation of Japan.
Miller died in 2019. He was married to Beverley Smith for 55 years, with whom he had three children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mick Miller?
Australian police officer
When was Mick Miller born?
Mick Miller was born on 13 October 1926 in Flemington.
When did Mick Miller die?
Mick Miller died on 6 August 2019 in Melbourne.
What was Mick Miller's occupation?
Mick Miller was a police officer.
What nationality was Mick Miller?
Mick Miller was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mick Miller (police officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mick Miller. https://biography.guide/mick-miller-police-officer/
MLA: "Mick Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mick-miller-police-officer/.
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