Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop swore in three new police officers at this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Columbus City Hall.

Kyle Hildebrand is a graduate of Jacksonville Christian Academy in Florida. Hildebrand is an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy graduate and previously worked as a patrol officer with the Greensburg Police Department. He also serves as a volunteer with Columbus Township Fire and Rescue.

Tyler Boswell is a graduate of Jennings County High School and is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis where he earned a Bachelor’ Degree in Criminal Justice. Tyler previously worked as a corrections officer, reserve deputy and most recently a merit deputy with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.

Ethan Boutwell is originally from Edwardsburg, Michigan. He is attending IUPUC where he serves as a cadet officer and is scheduled to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in the spring. Boutwell has served with both the Indiana and Michigan National Guard.

The officers will begin orientation and in-service training at the police department and then continue on to the department’s field training program.