Michigan City Police Detective Tempest Miller has been named the recipient of the 2026 Michigan City Rotary Club Service Above Self Officer of the Year Award.
The Michigan City Police Department announced the honor, which recognizes dedication, selflessness and commitment to serving others. Miller has seven years of law enforcement service, including the past two years in the department's Investigations Division, and also serves as one of its primary crime scene investigators.
The department highlighted Miller's work on an August 2024 murder investigation, where she took over as lead detective with less than four months before trial. Police say her work reviewing evidence, following up leads and coordinating with prosecutors contributed to a conviction and a 110-year prison sentence in August 2026, and that she then helped prepare another major violent crime case that ended in multiple felony convictions in September 2026.
Police also credited Miller for supporting victims' families and fellow detectives, and noted she is a mother of three balancing family responsibilities with her work for the community.
