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Lieutenant Doug Lightfoot of the City of Hilliard Division of Police recently graduated from the Ohio Public Safety Leadership Academy (PSLA). He was among 31 graduates of the 10th class following an 11-week accredited, college-level training course in partnership with…

A Hilliard police detective was among five Ohio law enforcement officers recognized Tuesday at a Columbus Clippers baseball game as part of Law Enforcement and Light Ohio Blue Kickoff night. Detective Brandon Long, who has served as a City of…

Five new police officers were sworn into the City of Hilliard Division of Police on Monday. The oath of office was administered by Chief of Police Michael Woods. He noted the candidates set themselves apart from the original group of…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police is giving away free steering wheel locks to Kia owners due to the rising number of car thefts involving certain Kia models nationwide. The anti-theft devices are available at no cost to those…

Several City of Hilliard Division of Police employees were recently recognized for their exceptional efforts serving the community. Officer Quinn Izar and Support Services Clerk Kristen Grove were named the 2022 Employees of the Year. They were nominated for recognition…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police has been awarded its recertification for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations. Hilliard police received its initial…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police has been selected to appear in a national campaign highlighting women in law enforcement. Galls, a leading U.S. supplier of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, launched its Women in Law Enforcement…

As of this month, all Hilliard police officers are equipped with body-worn cameras, a tool leaders believe will ensure transparency. The City of Hilliard Division of Police has been rolling out the camera program throughout the past few months to…

Hilliard police cars are getting an updated look. The City of Hilliard Division of Police is introducing four new cruisers with an updated design this week. The design incorporates the Division’s police badge and the City’s distinctive “Hilliard blue” color…

Two new police officers were sworn into the City of Hilliard Division of Police on Monday as two more were promoted. Officer Jeffrey Long and Officer Michael Sherrill are new to Hilliard, but not to law enforcement. Long grew up…

Members of the City of Hilliard Division of Police are freezin’ for a reason once again. Several officers will be participating in the 2023 Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics as part of Team Bobcats in support of Hilliard Special…

Are you looking to make some new friends, try something different or learn more about your community? The City of Hilliard Division of Police is accepting applications for its 13th Citizens Police Academy, which begins Feb. 21. The nationally acclaimed…