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The Cobb County Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing its 2026 session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy.
This 16-week program provides an opportunity for Cobb County citizens to obtain an insider’s look into the various entities that comprise the Department of Public Safety. During the course, participants will gain knowledge and insight as to how the Police, Fire, Animal Services, Medical Examiner and 911 departments are organized and the important role each one plays in fulfilling the myriad of tasks that ensure the safety of all the citizens of Cobb County.
In order to participate, interested citizens should either live in Cobb County or work for Cobb County Government or Schools and be at least 18-years-of age or older.
The Academy start date is Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 18:00 hrs. (6 P.M.) at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy, located at 2435 East West Connector, Austell, GA 30106-8196.
In order to be accepted into the program, applicants must fill out an application. This application can be e-mailed to you or be picked up in person at the DPS Training Center located at 2435 East West Connector, Austell, GA 30106-8196.
The application will need to be physically taken to the Cobb County Public Safety Office of Professional Standards, located at 1165 Northchase Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30067 no later than Thursday, 07 May 2026, at 3 p.m. You must bring your driver’s license or state issued ID or U.S Passport with you as they will need to make a copy of this for the application process.
The academy may fill quickly, so applications that are Wait-Listed will be held over to the 2027 program if necessary. If you do not have an e-mail address, please make sure to provide a phone number.
The first night of the Citizens Academy we will meet at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy, 2435 East West Connector, Austell, GA 30106-8196. Participants will meet some of the Training staff and receive a presentation from one of our various units. Please note, the first night begins at 18:00 hrs. (6:00 p.m.) and most subsequent sessions will meet at 18:30 hrs. (6:30 p.m.) at various Cobb County Public Safety locations. Classes will be conducted every Tuesday evening for 15 weeks, with graduation being the 16th week and at 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs). A few of the planned activities include:
- Meeting with distinguished members of the Public Safety Department
- Touring the 911 Communications Center and the Medical Examiner’s Office
- Receiving demonstrations from DPS Police Training on weapons/firearms safety and defensive tactics.
- Participating in classes from the Fire Department special operations, i.e., Hazardous Materials, Heavy Rescue Squad.
The complete schedule will be given out on the first night along with other information.
If you have any questions about the Public Safety Citizens Academy, please contact Sergeant DR Reid at 770.590.5517 or by e-mail at David.Reid@cobbcounty.gov.
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