Goshen Township Police Department

Officer James Taylor

James is a Milford High School graduate. After high school he joined the United States Army and was assigned to the 1/75 Ranger Battalion. At the end of his enlistment he became certified as a Corrections Officer and began working for the Clermont County Sheriff's Office. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati –Clermont College Police Academy in 1998. James was hired with the Goshen Township Police Department in August of 1998 working road patrol until September of 2001. Upon the department securing a COPS In Schools Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Officer Taylor became our School Resource Officer (SRO) position. As an SRO, he works hand in hand with the administration, teachers and students. He teaches classes, counsels students and provides Goshen Township with a link to the community and its youth. Among the many duties as an SRO, Taylor participates in a Junior Police Academy during the summer months for youth throughout Clermont County. Taylor's service to the Goshen Community has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions. In 2001, he was awarded as Clermont County's Officer of the Year, the Mothers Against Drunk Driving "Top Cop" award in 2004, Goshen Public Servant of the Year for 2011 and the Goshen Masonic Lodge Community Service award.

James can be reached a james.taylor@goshen-oh.gov

Goshen SHEILD Program for Youth

Officer Taylor in the news:

SRO Taylor Speaks at National Jr. Police Academy Convention

Jr. Police Academy Summer Camps

Letter of Thanks

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