New Columbus police officer sworn in Tuesday

The Columbus Police Department is welcoming its newest officer.

Allen Cummings was sworn in Tuesday by Mayor Mary Ferdon. He attended Columbus North High School and joined the U.S. Army, where he served as a combat medic and on tank maintenance. He served six years in the service, before returning to Columbus with this family. He now serves in the Army Reserves as a military police officer.

Cummings will be undergoing training with department instructors and will leave to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in May.

Photos courtesy of Columbus Police Department.