A summer session of the Cobb Department of Public Safety’s Citizens Public Safety Academy will start in June.
The 13-week program gives citizens an inside look at how the county’s public safety agencies operate, including police, fire, emergency 911 and animal services.
Some of the planned activities include tours of public safety agencies, demonstrations on firearms safety and defensive tactics, and taking part in the Cobb Fire Department’s special operations classes (Hazardous Materials, Heavy Rescue Squad, etc).
The first day of the session is June 8 at the Cobb Public Safety Police Academy (2435 East West Connector, Austell).
Participants must be at least 21 years old and either live in Cobb County or work for Cobb County government or the Cobb County School District.
Those applying must fill out a firm and undergo a background check. You can get an application in-person at the academy or receive it via e-mail by contacting Sgt. Verola at Victor.Verola@cobbcounty.org.
Completed applications must be delivered in-person at the Cobb Police Internal Affairs Department (545 S. Fairground St., Marietta). Applicants myst bring their driver’s license.
The deadline to apply is June 1.
For questions about Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy, contact the Police Academy at 770-499-4100.
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