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Apply for Columbus Police Cadet program now

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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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