Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon swore in two new Columbus Police Officers at City Hall on Tuesday.
Brandon Straub (Badge #296) and Isaiah McCory (Badge #297) took their oath of office to join the ranks of CPD.
Straub is a graduate of Jennings County High School who obtained a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Hanover College. Straub furthered his studies and graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law with a juris doctorate degree.
McCory, who is originally from Jackson County, finished his high school education at Indiana Digital Learning School. Before coming to CPD, McCory worked as a jail officer for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.
In the coming weeks, Straub and McCory will complete new officer training with CPD instructors before going to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.





