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Hilliard police officers wear a variety of uniforms representing specific job assignments. The uniforms also serve an equally important purpose: to identify the wearer as a source of assistance in an emergency, crisis, or other time of need. No matter…

Starting this fall, two additional police officers have been added to the team of school resource officers working inside Hilliard City Schools. The increase brings the total number of SROs serving as part of the partnership between the City of…

The City of Hilliard’s next Deputy Chief of Police will be Michael Woods, a seasoned law enforcement professional whose previous service with the Columbus Division of Police included experience as Interim Chief of Police and as a long-time Deputy Chief…

For Hilliard’s new police chief, “Grile” is just as much a family name as “Chief.” Chief of Police Eric Grile, who has served as deputy chief since 2016, was sworn in May 24 to lead the Hilliard Division of Police….

C – CivilianR – Response toA – ActiveS – ShooterE – Events Active shooter events have happened all across the world. They can happen quickly, often before you realize what is occurring. Would you know what to do if you…

Two 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 135th class of the Columbus Police Training Academy. Officers Quinn Izar and Adam Showalter…

UPDATE: Interviews were held on Thursday, July 22 by two separate panels for the Deputy Chief of Hilliard Division of Police position. From those interviews two candidates were moved forward in the process, Michael Woods and Jennifer Knight. Tomorrow morning…

Hilliard Division of Police K9 Max has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Zac and Jennifer Hale of San Antonio, Texas…

A record-breaking 525 children learned new street smarts this month as Safety Town returned to Hilliard. Safety Town is a one-week course that focuses on teaching children safe practices both at school and at home. The curriculum includes bicycle safety,…

Three new police officers were sworn into the Hilliard Division of Police on Monday. The oath of office was administered by Chief of Police Eric Grile. Officers James Bass, Danielle Epperhart and Jonathon Kane will enroll into the Columbus Police…

Hilliard police officer Joshua Howard has been named the Hilliard American Legion Law Officer of the Year for his efforts on- and off-duty helping a local homeless family in need. He was recently recognized by Post 614’s leaders, who learned…

Each May, Hilliard Division of Police pays tribute to fallen officers across the state of Ohio. Last year, 264 officers died in the line of duty and 173 law enforcement officers died by suicide in 2020. Today, we’re giving recognition…