Three new officers have joined the Columbus Police Department. Lt. Matt Harris, CPD spokesman, says that the trio were sworn in by Mayor

Jim Lienhoop during a recent Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Harris says that each of the new officers will attend training classes over the next two weeks at the Columbus Police Department before beginning their training on the street with a field training officer.

John T. Morphew is a 29-year-old native of Columbus and a graduate of Columbus North High School, says Harris. He says that Morphew graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Morphew previously worked for the Bloomington Police Department.

Danielle N. Stigers is a 22-year-old native of Sidney, Illinois, says Harris. He adds that Stigers graduated from Indiana University with a

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology and Spanish. She

previously worked for the Indiana University Police Department.

Matthew T. Prendergast is a 22-year-old native of Highland, Indiana, says Harris, who adds that Prendergast also graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Prendergast previously worked for the Indiana University Police Department.