The Columbus Police Department is welcoming two new officers.

According to the department, Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon swore in Brandon Straub and Isaiah McCory yesterday at City Hall.

Straub is a graduate of Jennings County High School and holds a bachelors degree from Hanover College. He earned a law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law.

McCory, originally from Jackson County, graduated from Indiana Digital Learning School. He previously worked as a jail officer for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Straub and McCory will next complete new officer training with Columbus Police Department instructors before attending the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.