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The Hilliard community’s gathering place for remembering those who sacrificed and served on 9/11 is undergoing a renovation this spring. First Responders Park, located at the corner of Main and Center streets in Downtown Hilliard, will be closed to the…

Standing in a crowd in Turin, Italy – where he represented U.S. law enforcement at the Special Olympics World Winter Games – Hilliard’s Detective Brandon Long could feel the electric energy as the torch finally made its way to the…

Several City of Hilliard Division of Police employees were recently recognized for their exceptional efforts serving the community. Officer Jeff Long and Training Coordinator Greg Bernard were named the 2024 Employees of the Year. They were nominated for recognition by…

A seasoned law enforcement professional with more than 27 years of experience has been selected as the City of Hilliard’s next Deputy Chief of Police. Kelly Weiner, who currently serves as a Deputy Chief with the City of Columbus Division…

A Hilliard police officer will represent United States law enforcement next month at the Special Olympics World Games in Europe. Detective Brandon Long has been selected as one of the final leg runners for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for…

Note: This article is written from the perspective of K9 Max, a member of the City’s Division of Police. 6 a.m. As soon as my brown eyes open, I climb to the top of the bed and lick Dad’s face…

A Hilliard police officer was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the second time for his outstanding efforts to remove impaired drivers from roadways. Officer Quinn Izar received the Award of Excellence during the MADD Central Ohio Honoring…

The holiday season will be a little more magical for children in Hilliard. More than 400 toys, including electronic key boards, stuffed animals, and dolls, will be gifted to Hilliard children this holiday season thanks to a donation by the…

A new traffic barricade system is now available in Hilliard to protect pedestrians gathering for events. The high-strength barrier system will debut this weekend at Hilliard’s Tree Lighting, slated for 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. The barricades are light…

Any legitimate organization will never ask you to give cash to someone at your door. That’s the message City of Hilliard police officers are sending residents after investigating crimes that involve a courier. Scammers pose as representatives of government, financial…

A Hilliard police officer has been named a STAR of law enforcement. Officer Jeff Long was recognized during the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office STAR awards ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8. The officers recognized for the “STAR” award are the epitome…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police has earned federal recognition for the second consecutive year for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain our nation’s veterans. The organization is one of 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Platinum…