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Pickerington Police, 1311 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH (2026)

10/14/2026

How would you like to have a rewarding career that is anything but ordinary? How would you like to make a difference and help people every day? Then join the Pickerington Police Department! We are currently hiring candidates to fill police officer openings.

The Pickerington Police Department serves a population of over 25,000 city residents, and we are proud to provide our community with a highly professional, highly capable law enforcement agency. As a result, the Pickerington Police Department strives to hire the very best police officer candidates.

Our officer’s duties include cruiser and bike patrol, DARE & community liaison officers, drone operators, detectives, hostage negotiators, school resource officers, and SWAT team members.

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Pickerington Police Officer, please scan the QR code on the attached hiring poster. This will take you to the city's “Job Opportunities” page. Open the “Police Officer Applicants” tab, which explains the two ways we hire candidates. The “Police Officer Hiring Process Standards and Procedures” tab explains our whole hiring process, including the necessary qualifications candidates must possess as well as factors that may disqualify a potential candidate. Please note that applicants must have a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification at the time of hire.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
1) Cmdr. Greg Annis at (614) 575-6911 / [email protected] or
2) City of Pickerington Human Resources Director Stephanie Cheney at (614) 837-3974 / [email protected]

09/24/2026

Thank you very much to the students in Mrs. Welsh's, Mrs. Harn's, and Mr. Brunner's classes at Harmon Middle School for all the very nice letters that they sent to our officers.

They are very much appreciated!

09/10/2026

September 11, 2001 — 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years have passed, but September 11, 2001, remains a day that none of us will ever forget.

That morning, our nation was attacked, and the world watched in disbelief as the events of that day unfolded. Thousands of innocent people never returned home. Among them were 343 members of the New York City Fire Department, 23 New York City police officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while running toward danger to save others.

We remember the victims, the first responders, and the countless families whose lives were forever changed that day.

We also remember the extraordinary courage displayed by ordinary people—first responders who answered the call, civilians who helped strangers, and Americans who came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, the passage of time has not diminished the significance of September 11. We continue to honor those who were lost by remembering their names, their lives, their courage, and the sacrifices made by so many.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/04/2026

Tonights Game is Sold Out. There will be no tickets sold at the gate and both sides and levels are sold out. Good Luck Panthers and Tigers!

08/20/2026

These are images of the Victory Park and Sycamore Park flooding from this morning. These images were taken by our drone.

Estimates of total rainfall last night was between 2.0 and 3.5 inches of rain across the Pickerington and central Ohio area..

08/13/2026

The Pickerington Police Department is pleased to introduce Officer Nick Baehr, who will be joining the Pickerington Local School District as our newest School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer Baehr brings his fifteen years of experience to this important assignment. He has held previous assignments as a patrol officer, a K-9 officer, and a SWAT team member. He is looking forward to becoming a familiar and trusted presence within our schools.

Our School Resource Officers work closely with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and school staff to build positive relationships, promote a safe learning environment, and serve as a resource for the entire school community. He will have the opportunity to interact with students on a daily basis, earn their trust, and help young people develop positive relationships with the law enforcement officers who serve their community.

Officer Baehr is excited to become part of the Pickerington Local School District community and looks forward to meeting students, staff, and families throughout the upcoming school year.

07/08/2026

The Pickerington Police Department would like to remind residents that the annual Picktown Palooza returns Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11. We look forward to another outstanding community event featuring live entertainment, great food, and a fun atmosphere for those attending.

Festival Hours
• Thursday, July 9: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday, July 10: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
• Saturday, July 11: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Please Note: The Picktown Palooza is an 18-and-over event. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times in accordance with the event's admission policy.

To accommodate the festival, Opportunity Way will be closed to through traffic between Lockville Road and the Pickerington Public Library (201 Opportunity Way) throughout the event.

The Pickerington Public Library and Pickerington Central High School will remain open during the festival. Visitors to either location should access the area from Hill Road South via Opportunity Way, as access from Lockville Road will be unavailable.
Motorists should expect heavier-than-normal traffic in the area, especially during the evening hours. To help reduce congestion and avoid delays, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use West Columbus Street or Busey Road as alternate east-west routes whenever possible.

The Pickerington Police Department appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work with event organizers to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending. Whether you're visiting for the food, entertainment, or spending time with friends, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable time at Picktown Palooza.

For additional event information including entertainment schedules, admission policies, and a list of permitted and prohibited items, please visit the Picktown Palooza webpage at: https://picktownpalooza.org

07/06/2026

The officers and staff of the Pickerington Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Rittman Police Department following the tragic line-of-duty death of Sgt. Scott Ries on Sunday evening.

Sgt. Ries was fatally wounded while responding alongside other law enforcement officers to a 9-1-1 call reporting a burglary in progress and gunfire at a residence. As officers arrived, they were met with immediate gunfire. Sgt. Ries was killed, and four deputies from the Medina County Sheriff's Office, along with a K-9 unit, were injured during the incident.

This heartbreaking tragedy is a solemn reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face every day as they answer the call to protect their communities. We also keep the injured deputies, their families, and everyone impacted by this unimaginable event in our thoughts and prayers.

May Sgt. Ries' courage, dedication, and selfless service never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Brother. We have the watch from here.

07/03/2026

The July 4th parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Opportunity Way near the campuses of Pickerington Central High School and Pickerington Central Junior High School. The parade route (marked in orange on the accompanying map) will travel north on Lockville Road, turn west onto W. Columbus Street, continue to Hill Road South, then proceed south on Hill Road South before returning to Opportunity Way.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, please note the following traffic information:
• No parking will be permitted along the parade route until the event has concluded.
• Road closures along the parade route will begin at approximately 9:30 AM. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and choose a viewing location before streets are closed to vehicle traffic.
• N. Center Street between the railroad tracks and W. Columbus Street, and W. Church Street between Cross Street and N. Center Street, will close to traffic beginning at 6:00 AM.

Following the parade, the celebration continues from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Elevate District on N. Center Street between W. Columbus Street and the railroad tracks. During this time, W. Columbus Street and W. Church Street between Cross Street and N. Center Street (marked in red on the accompanying map) will remain closed to accommodate additional festivities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a full afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, including:
• Live music
• Food trucks
• Children's inflatables
• Stilt walkers
• Axe throwing
• A pie-eating contest
• And many other activities for all ages

The Pickerington Police Department appreciates your patience and cooperation as temporary traffic restrictions are implemented to help ensure the safety of parade participants, spectators, and motorists.

We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with our community and wish everyone a safe, fun, and memorable holiday weekend!

07/02/2026

The Pickerington Police Department is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending the City's Independence Day weekend fireworks celebration. To help manage the large volume of vehicles leaving the event, officers will implement a temporary traffic control plan immediately following the fireworks display.

Each year, hundreds of vehicles exit the event at the same time, creating congestion on the two-lane roadways surrounding the viewing areas. Traffic traveling north on State Route 256 through the Olde Pickerington area is especially prone to significant delays. Our goal is to safely move traffic away from the event by distributing vehicles across several roadways, helping reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

What to Expect
Following the fireworks display:
1) Traffic exiting Opportunity Way, the Pickerington High School Central, and Pickerington Central Junior High School campuses will be directed southbound on Hill Road South and Lockville Road (marked in orange on the diagram).
2) Drivers will be able to use Busey Road (marked in green) to travel either west toward Diley Road (marked in yellow) or east to other connecting roadways. Diley Road is better equipped to handle higher traffic volumes in both directions and will help reduce backups.
3) Vehicles attempting to travel northbound on Hill Road South near Opportunity Way (marked in teal) will be temporarily held until outbound event traffic has cleared.
4) Hill Road South between West Columbus Street and Stonebridge Boulevard will be temporarily closed to allow traffic exiting the event venues to safely disperse (marked in purple).
5) Westbound traffic on East Columbus Street (SR-256) (marked in red) will be directed north onto North Center Street, where motorists may continue north or turn onto Milnor Road.
6) Eastbound traffic on West Columbus Street (SR-256) (marked in blue) will continue to operate normally. Drivers may continue east or turn south onto Lockville Road.

These temporary traffic patterns are designed to move vehicles more efficiently and safely following the event. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to direct traffic and assist motorists.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our officers work to safely move everyone home. Following officer directions and using the designated routes will help reduce delays and ensure a safer departure for all attendees.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend celebration. Thank you for helping us keep our community moving safely.

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