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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…

Residents are invited to help local children bundle up this winter by donating to the City of Hilliard’s sixth annual Cram the Cruiser event. The event is a coordinated effort to collect new winter items, such as coats, gloves, hats,…

City of Hilliard police officers are carrying a new device designed to save lives in choking emergencies. This month, every officer is being trained on the device, known as the LifeVac. Each police patrol car has been equipped with one,…

City of Hilliard Division of Police Detective Brandon Long has been awarded the Community Service Award by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. He received the recognition at the Law Enforcement Training Symposium, held this week. This award honors an Ohio…

Sgt. Justin Cramer, an Ohio Air National Guard veteran, has been recognized for his public service as the Hilliard Memorial VFW Post 4931 Officer of the Year. Cramer joined the City of Hilliard Division of Police in 2011. He has…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police has welcomed Nicole LeMaster as its first Intelligence Support Analyst. Chief of Police Michael Woods conducted the oath of office ceremony on Monday. LeMaster joins the City with seven years of experience in…

The Hilliard Weaver Middle School community will welcome a new school resource officer this year. City of Hilliard Division of Police Officer Josh Valentine will take on the role at the middle school this August. “Officer Valentine is a wonderful…

City of Hilliard Police Sgt. Jared Zellers has been named the American Legion Post 614 Law Officer of the Year in recognition of his service to the community. Sgt. Zellers, who joined HPD in 2011, served Hilliard as a patrol…

The community is invited to support Hilliard’s first responders and local Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope through Downtown Hilliard. The City of Hilliard Division of Police will host the Hilliard leg of the Law Enforcement…