Cobb County Department of Public Safety staff will start its fall session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

The 14-week program will be held in the evenings at the Cobb County DPS Training Center. The program provides an opportunity for Cobb residents to gain an insider’s look at the departments that comprise the Cobb Department of Public Safety: Fire and Emergency Services, Police Department, Animal Control Unit and the Emergency Communications Center. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and either live in Cobb or work for Cobb County Government or Cobb County School System.

The application is due Friday, Aug. 26, and a background check must be completed.  If you have any questions, please contact training registrar, Mallorie Wheat, at 770-590-5650.

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