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Applications are available online or in the City's Personnel Office. Applications must be turned in by 5 p.m. on March 27th. Testing of applicants will begin in early April. For questions, please contact Major Alan Hayes at 812-376-2619 or via e-mail.

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Welcome to the Columbus Police Department’s website.  The mission of the Columbus Police Department is to provide the citizens of Columbus with a high level of Police Visibility; a proactive response to suppress crime; safe streets and neighborhoods; and well-trained, highly qualified officers who serve their community with pride.

This is a very exciting time for our department. As our community grows, the community relations programs of the Columbus more...
 

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2008 Dates are set for the Precision Driving Class - The dates are as follows: March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25.

Classes begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. Lunch and cars for the class are provided. Send the registration form to Lt. Gary Moody. For questions, call 376-2607. Registrations are due on the Monday prior to the class. To download the Precision Driving application, click here. (01-14-08)

The 2007 Year-End Report is now available - To download the 2007 Year-End Report, click here. (01-09-08)

 
 

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Local Websites
Meth Watch | BC D.A.R.E. | Dispatch Center | Columbus Area Alerts | Local Ordinances

Missing Persons
Missing - Exploited Children | Doe Network
Nations Missing Children Organization

Homeland Security
Terrorist Threat Level | U.S. Dept of Homeland Security | Ready America | Indiana Alert Network

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Sex Offender Registry | Indiana Criminal Code Barth. Co. Sheriff's Dept. | ISP| ATF | FBI | DEA

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