Master Police Officer James Michael 'Mike' Oliver Retires from the Vienna Police Department

PHOTO: MPO James Michael “Mike” Oliver and Colonel James A. Morris

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On Dec. 15, 2014, a reception was held at the Lotus Garden Restaurant in honor of MPO James Michael “Mike” Oliver who retired on Jan. 1, after 35 years of dedicated service with the Town of Vienna Police Department.

MPO Oliver started his career with the department in August of 1980. After his graduation from the 44th Session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Section. During his time with the department, MPO Oliver was a member of the Special Weapons and Tactical (S.W.A.T.) team, and a Criminal Investigations Detective. Since 1995 he has been assigned to the Traffic Section as a Motorcycle Operator.

MPO Oliver is a native of Fairfax County. He graduated from Herndon High School in 1974. In 1975, he entered the United States Army where he honorably served as a Military Police Officer until his discharge in 1978. He was the recipient of the Vienna Women’s Club, Police Officer of the Year in 1983 and 1994.

MPO Oliver’s willingness to impart his knowledge and anecdotes from his 35 years of experience with younger officers will be greatly missed at the Vienna Police Department.