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August 13, 2024

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2nd Citizens Academy


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Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2nd Citizens Academy

 

MARIETTA, GA (Aug. 13, 2024) -- The Cobb County Sheriff's Office invites community members to participate in the Cobb County Sheriff's Citizens Academy (CCSCA), a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and engage with the Sheriff's Office leadership. Through this engaging program, participants will learn about the duties, structure, and operations of the Sheriff's Office through lectures and hands-on activities.

Who: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office

What: Cobb County Sheriff's Citizens Academy (CCSCA) — A six-week program aimed at educating residents about the Sheriff's Office. The academy includes lectures, hands-on activities, interdisciplinary workshops led by Sheriff's Office leaders and trainers, discussions with specialized unit representatives, and role-playing events with tactical equipment displays.

When: Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • August 22, 2024

  • August 29, 2024

  • September 5, 2024

  • September 12, 2024

  • September 19, 2024

  • September 26, 2024

 

Where: Cobb County Public Safety Training Center, Cobb County Adult Detention Center, and Sheriff's Office Headquarters in downtown Marietta

Why: The CCSCA offers an unforgettable experience in community partnership, empowerment, and education. It allows residents to see behind the scenes of the Sheriff's Office and interact with key personnel and leadership.

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Possess a valid government identification

  • Complete an application and submit it to the Community Engagement Unit

  • Successfully complete a background investigation

  • Attend at least 5 out of 6 sessions

  • Deadline to apply is Monday, Aug.19th

Cost: Free. Apply here for this unique opportunity

Questions: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 770-499-4651

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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!