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K9 officer Max with his handler

Meet Max! New K9 joins Hilliard police

Posted January 30, 2020

Hilliard Division of Police has grown by four, furry paws. The agency recently welcomed a new member, K9 Max. K9 Max, a 3-year-old a Belgian Malinois (pronounced Mal-en-Wah), has been on the job for about a month. He’s the seventh…
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Settlement Reached in Ernst Lawsuit

Posted January 27, 2020

Hilliard City Council and former City of Hilliard Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks Heather Ernst have reached a $350,000 settlement in the civil suit tied to Ms. Ernst’s theft of public funds. The City also has received a total…
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Cemetery Road Study Gets Boost From MORPC Grant

Posted January 22, 2020

The City of Hilliard has received an insight2050 Technical Assistance Program grant from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to help develop a vision for the future of Cemetery Road. The grant to provide professional expertise from MORPC staff will…
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HPD achieves certification in Ohio collaborative standards

Posted January 17, 2020

The Hilliard Division of Police has adopted and implemented state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations. There are 449 agencies employing more than 26,000 officers…
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Apply to Join Citizens Police Academy

Posted January 14, 2020

Are you looking to make some new friends, try something different or learn more about your community? The Hilliard Division of Police is accepting applications for its 12th Citizens Police Academy, which begins Feb. 4. The nationally-acclaimed program is a…
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Message from City Manager Michelle Crandall

Posted January 7, 2020

“Real people. Real possibilities.” These four simple words are more than the City of Hilliard’s brand. They are the foundation for everything this City’s team of dedicated public servants does for our community, local businesses, and visitors. They reflect the…
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Four HPD officers graduate from police academy

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Four new Hilliard Division of Police officers are among 52 young men and woman who took the oath to protect and serve as graduates of the 132nd class of the Columbus Police Training Academy. Officers John Harden, Ben Jackson, Ian…
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City Begins Franklin Street Improvements

Posted January 6, 2020

Construction work to improve the walkability, safety, environmental impact, parking, and aesthetics of the Franklin Street area began last week. Contractors working for the City have started construction to improve Franklin Street between Main Street in Old Hilliard and the…
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Vermillion Joins Council Monday, Jan. 6

Posted January 3, 2020

Cynthia Vermillion will be sworn onto City Council for her first term at 6:30 p.m. Monday night, Jan. 6. She believes effective local government agencies must take steps to involve community residents, seeking their ideas and input, and that bold…