WABASH, Ind. – On September 06, 2016, Drew L. Bender was sworn in as a Probationary Patrolman for the Wabash City Police Department. Officer Bender was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Officer Bender moved to Wabash County in 2003 and graduated from Southwood High School in 2010. Officer Bender graduated from Ballstate University in 2014 with a Bachelors degree in General Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice. Officer Bender joined the North Manchester Police Department in 2015. Officer Bender is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy 15-206. Officer Bender currently resides in the City of Wabash.