COLUMBUS, Ind. - Applications are now open for the Columbus Police Department (CPD) Cadet program. Opportunities include ride-alongs with CPD officers, volunteering for community service, and building leadership skills. All lead to a potential career with the Columbus Police Department.
To be eligible for the CPD Cadet program, you must:
• Be able to attend all academy sessions (June 8-11)
• Have a clean juvenile record
• Be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior next year
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
CPD will be accepting applications until May 11 for the 2026 class. To learn more and register, click here.

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