The Cobb County Department of Public Safety is announcing its Spring session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy.
This 14-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 Control, 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 21-years-of age or older.
The Spring Academy start date is Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Cobb County Public Safety Training Academy, located at 2109 Valor Drive Marietta, GA. 30008.
In order to be accepted into the program applicants must fill out the attached application, print it and bring it in person to the Cobb County Public Safety Internal Affairs Department, located at 1150 Powder Springs St. Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30064 by Friday, February 26, 2016 at 4 p.m. It is suggested to bring your driver’s license with you as they will need to make a copy of them for the application process.
Applications that are Wait Listed will also be held over to the Fall 2016 program if necessary. If you do not have an email address, please make sure to provide a phone number.
The first night of the CPSA will meet at the Cobb County Public Safety Training Academy, 2109 Valor Drive Marietta, GA 30008 and there, participants will be meet the Training staff, receive a presentation and tour the Academy grounds. Please note the first night begins at 6:00 P.M. and all subsequent sessions will meet at 6:30 p.m. at various Cobb County Public Safety locations. Classes will be conducted every Tuesday evening for 14 weeks, with graduation being the 14th week. 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 CCCPSA please contact Training Registrar Renee Cameron at 770-590-5650.
