11/21/2024
The Hazard Police Department is proud to announce the recent promotions of two outstanding officers, Major John Holbrook and Sergeant Daniel Miller where recognized at the monthly commissioners' meeting held on Monday.
Major John Holbrook has been a dedicated member of the Hazard Police Department since 2015, when he began his career as a patrolman. His commitment to excellence was evident early on, as he completed the DOCJT Officer Basic Training in 2016 and received the HPD Chief's Award of Achievement the same year. Major Holbrook's career has been marked by a series of commendable achievements, including a promotion to Lieutenant in 2018, as well as receiving the HPD DUI Enforcement Award and the HPD Chief's Meritorious Service Award in 2019. In 2021, he was named as a HPD K9 Officer, and his leadership skills, and effort in that position led to his promotion to Captain in 2022. This year, we are thrilled to announce his well-deserved promotion to Major.
Sergeant Daniel Miller joined the Hazard Police Department in 2019, initially serving in the Telecommunications Division as a dispatcher. His dedication and skill were quickly recognized, earning him the HPD Dispatcher of the Year Award in 2020. After completing the DOCJT Telecommunications Academy, also in 2020. Shortly after He was promoted to Terminal Agency Coordinator in 2021 and transitioned into the Patrol Division later that same year. Sergeant Miller completed the DOCJT Officer Basic Training in 2022 and was awarded the HPD Officer of the Year Award, as well as the HPD High Activity Award in 2023. His commitment to public safety and excellence in service has been further recognized by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, being awarded the Kentucky Governor's Occupant Protection Enforcement Award in both 2023 and 2024. This year, he completed the Kentucky Crisis Intervention Training and has now been promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Miller will also continue to serve as the Terminal Agency Coordinator and the head of the telecommunications division for the department.
The Hazard Police Department is proud of Major Holbrook and Sergeant Miller for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our community. We congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions and look forward to their continued contributions to the safety and well-being of Hazard.