About Us
About The Hebron
Police Department
As a small agency, we take pride in being approachable, responsive, and deeply connected to our community. Our size allows us to remain accessible while still providing professional, modern, and proactive law enforcement services.
To provide professional, honest police services in partnership with our community, ensuring a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.
- Integrity
- Service
- Teamwork
- Courage
- Justice
To lead the way in innovative and transparent public safety for the Village of Hebron, fostering a lasting bond of trust with our community to ensure a secure and prosperous future for all.
- Integrity
- Service
- Teamwork
- Courage
- Justice
Hebron Police Department
Chief of Police: Tyler Welsh
Chief Tyler Welsh serves as the Chief of Police for the Hebron Police Department, leading the agency with a strong commitment to professionalism, integrity, and community partnership. Since becoming a full-time law enforcement officer in 2012, Chief Welsh has built a well-rounded career serving with both the Columbus State Community College Police Department and the Lancaster Police Department.
Prior to his law enforcement career, Chief Welsh also served six years in the United States Army Reserve, which included a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His military service helped shape his leadership style, discipline, and commitment to service.
Throughout his career, Chief Welsh has held a variety of assignments, including Patrol Operations, Investigations, Crash Reconstruction, Special Response Team, and Drone Team Commander, among others. These roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of modern policing and the evolving needs of the communities that law enforcement serves.
As Chief, he emphasizes a balanced approach to policing—prioritizing public safety while fostering strong, transparent relationships with the community. Under his leadership, the department continues to enhance training, improve efficiency, and implement forward-thinking strategies in service to its mission: to provide professional, honest police services in partnership with the community, ensuring a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.