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Police training and travel approvals

City of Columbus
Detected
Oct 20, 2026
13 days ago
Sector
Education & Training
Detected 13 days agoOct 20

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From the meeting

The agenda listed several CPD training and travel requests, including SWAT training, sniper training, the Supervisor Leadership Institute, and a CIT Coordinator Certification Course. One item also included renewal of a notary commission and supplies. These are not awards yet on an agenda, but they show active training demand and small-dollar support purchases tied to police operations.

Meeting date
October 20, 2026
Agency
City of Columbus

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