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Improvements to the intersection of Scioto Darby and Walcutt roads will result in an extensive closure starting next week. A single lane roundabout will be installed to improve safety and flow of traffic in the area. The intersection will be…

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…

Time to clean out those medicine cabinets! The Hilliard Division of Police is joining other communities on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take Back Day. Residents can use…

The City of Hilliard has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to host an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. in the City’s First Responders Park….

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…

The Hilliard Division of Police will once again host the community for the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. This year, the event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hilliard East Park, 4450 Schirtzinger Road….