Organization

The Chief of Police is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the department and is responsible for the overall efficient and effective management and administration of the department.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chiefs of Police are the second highest-ranking official within the department. The Deputy Chiefs of Police are responsible for efficient and effective operations of the department.

Chief of Police

Rick Byron, CLEE
Chief of Police
Police Department
100 N. Wayne Street
Piqua, OH 45356
Phone: 937-778-2027 ext. 3036
Fax: 937-778-2008
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Chief Rick Byron was promoted to the position of Chief of Police in 2019. He has served with the Piqua Police Department since 1999. During his time with the Piqua Police Department he has served as a Patrolman, School Resource Officer, Detective, Lieutenant/Watch Commander, and now as the Chief of Police. He was also the Crisis Negotiation Team Commander and a member of the Tactical Response Team. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police.

Dave Thomas
Deputy Chief
Police Department
100 N. Wayne Street
Piqua, OH 45356
Phone: 937-778-2027 ext. 3007
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Deputy Chief Dave Thomas has been with the department since 2000. He serves as the Patrol Division Commander.

Miles Gearing
Deputy Chief
Police Department
100 N. Wayne Street
Piqua OH 45356
Phone: 937-778-2027 ext. 3028
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Deputy Chief Miles Gearing has been with the department since 2009. He serves as the Administrative Division Commander.