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Cadet Hyacinthe, smiling in a grey Columbus Police cadet polo shirt with a name tag and cadet badge, against a white background.

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Locked In: Meet Cadet Hyacinthe

Once set on becoming a surgeon, Columbus Police Cadet Hyacinthe is now “locked in” on policing, and on showing young people that officers are here to protect and serve.

3 min read · Nov 1, 2026

Cadet Babcock, a young man with short dark hair and a beard, grins in a grey Columbus Police cadet polo shirt with a name tag and cadet badge.

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Born to Serve: Meet Cadet Babcock

A police officer’s son with a “service heart”, Columbus Police Cadet Babcock wants to patrol streets where people know him by name.

6 min read · Nov 1, 2026

Cadet Allen, smiling in a Columbus Police cadet cap and grey uniform polo, stands in front of a white police cruiser.

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Eyes on the Rank: Cadet Allen’s Journey to CPD

Aiming for homicide detective and inspired by her mother’s military service, Columbus Police Cadet Allen wants to represent for Black women and the Black community.

4 min read · Jul 28, 2026

Cadet Ogden, in glasses, a black cadet cap and grey uniform shirt, stands in front of a police cruiser under a cloudy sky.

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Beyond the Noise: A West Side Native’s Path to Purpose and Service

A West Side native who tuned out the doubters, Columbus Police Cadet Ogden wants to show young people that not every officer is the same.

5 min read · Jul 28, 2026