Carmel welcomes three new officers

(From left) Elias Rebollar, Thomas Szybowski and Chadwick Nelson were sworn in as Carmel’s newest police officers in a ceremony on Monday. (Photos provided)

The Carmel Police Department on Monday welcomed its three newest officers.

Officer Elias Rebollar, Officer Chadwick Nickson, and Officer Thomas Szybowski started their careers with a swearing-in ceremony at CPD headquarters. All three officers have previous law enforcement experience and are current certified law enforcement officers. They will spend the next several months in orientation and field training.

Officer Elias Rebollar comes to CPD from the Westfield Police Department. Rebollar has over six years of police experience. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University.

Officer Thomas Szybowski comes to CPD from the Upper Dublin, Pa., Police Department.  Szybowski has 13 years of police experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pa. He also earned a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from St. Joseph’s University.

Officer Chadwick Nickson comes to CPD from the Noblesville Police Department. Nickson has two years of police experience and is a current member of the United States Air Force Reserve. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. He also earned a master’s degree in Divinity from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.