General Info

The Columbus Police Department, governed by the City of Columbus in Nebraska, works to prevent crime and preserve peace, order and safety. It enforces laws and ordinances and safeguards constitutional guarantees. The department offers bike patrol services and conducts the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program, which helps children develop the skills and knowledge to make decisions and learn how to resist pressure from their peers to use drugs. The Columbus Police Department refers the abusers and victims of domestic violence to professional counseling agencies. It also conducts the Gang Resistance Education and Training program, which helps students discover the ramifications of gang and youth violence through structured exercises and interactive approaches to learning. The department additionally conducts hunter education classes and provides house watch services and child safety information.