The Columbus Police Department is one officer stronger after 25-year-old David Knight was sworn-in by Mayor Jim Lienhoop Tuesday morning. Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the department, says that Knight is a native of Vigo County. He is a graduate of Terre Haute North High School and attended Marian University in Indianapolis where he studied History and Political Science.

Harris says that Knight is a certified police officer through the state of Tennessee and where he was a law enforcement officer for nearly two years. He adds that Knight will begin the Columbus Police Department Field Training Program after a short orientation period.