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Columbus Police Department
The Columbus Police Department works to promote safe streets and neighborhoods for the citizens of Columbus, Ind. The department provides a high level of police visibility and proactive response to suppress crime. It maintains public relations, uniform, detective, narcotics, training, records, parking and animal control divisions. The Columbus Police Department has a bomb squad, S.W.A.T. team, bike patrol, honor guard and cultural liaison office. The department s staff includes negotiators, field training officers, accident investigators and uniformed patrol officers. It responds to issues related to domestic violence, suspicious persons, prowlers, burglary alarms, fights, traffic accidents, weather-related emergencies and numerous other calls for assistance. The Columbus Police Department also handles cases involving weapons, high-speed pursuits and violent criminals. The department sponsors the Citizen s Police Academy, D.A.R.E., Police Athletic and Activity League and Police Youth Academy.