HILLIARD, Ohio — The city of Hilliard has announced Mike Woods as the person who will eventually lead its police department.
After six years as the department's police chief, Robert Fisher retired in May.
Deputy Chief Eric Grile was sworn in and hopes to be in that position for six months to a year as the city hires and trains Woods.
The city made the announcement Tuesday, saying Woods will take the role of deputy chief as he learns the "culture and operations" of the division before eventually becoming police chief.
The first-round interviews for the position were held in June, when the city announced it had narrowed down its search to two finalists:
- Columbus Division of Police Former Interim Chief Mike Woods
- Columbus Division of Police Deputy Chief Jennifer Knight
The city hired the consultant company Novak for $24,500 to handle the nationwide search.
