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The City of Hilliard Division of Police will receive $58,830 in grant funding from the State of Ohio for expenses associated with launching its body-worn camera program. The announcement was made Monday by the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine….

Members of the City of Hilliard Division of Police are prepping for the “chill of a lifetime” once again. Several officers will be participating in the 2022 Columbus Police Plunge for Special Olympics as part of Team Blizzard Bobcats in…

Hilliard police officers put away their razors for a good cause at the end of 2021. The Division was among several central Ohio law enforcement agencies participating in the Movember Challenge. In exchange for a $100 donation each month, male…

Hilliard’s Deputy Chief of Police Michael Woods is no stranger to interviews. As a seasoned law enforcement leader with decades of experience, much has been written about the man who took on HPD’s number two spot (known as the “DC”)…

Two teenage boys sat on the hallway floor at Hilliard Davidson High School, sharing a tablet as they studied vocabulary words for an upcoming biology quiz.  “Hey, Officer Sam,” one called to the police officer walking toward them. “Want to…

The Hilliard Division of Police wants residents to avoid being victims of “crimes of opportunity” this holiday shopping season. Always lock your vehicle. Criminals often choose their target based upon which vehicle is easiest to break into. Remove all valuables…

A Hilliard police officer has been named a STAR of law enforcement. Officer Dustin Gigandet was recognized during the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office STAR awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 15. The officers recognized for the “STAR” award should be the…

Have you heard of the gift card scam? The Hilliard Division of Police has recently investigated several cases involving individuals being scammed out money by sending gift cards. If you get any call, text or letter requesting you pay anything…

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….