RECAP: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosted April 30th Community Briefing
Kennesaw State University (KSU) students are all smiles after the Campus Connect Forum at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Pictured left to right: Front Row - Randi Okray (Communication/PR specialist - CCSO), Deputy Nedra Handia (PIO - CCO), Unity Hill (KSU student), Desiree Ronan (KSU student), Olivia Centola (KSU student) and Sheriff Craig D. Owens Sr.
Back Row - KSU Student, David Jones (Chief of Staff for CCSO), Zae Brewer (KSU student)
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosted April 30th Community Briefing
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted its first community briefing of the year. As part of Sheriff Owens’ ongoing commitment to fostering trust and transparency with the residents of Cobb County, the event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with Sheriff Owens and the command staff, gaining insights into agency operations and posing questions.
The event kicked off with a special show and tell for attendees to meet the four-legged public safety professionals, including the Mounted Patrol and K-9 units and an interactive display of VR Training and self-defense tactics.
The community briefing showcased presentations by Sheriff Craig D. Owens Sr. and division commanders. During the event, we recognized graduates from our first Citizens Academy, along with our high school interns, marking a significant first for CCSO.
One notable highlight of the evening was "Cobb Campus Connect: Bridging Students, Community, and Law Enforcement," which facilitated dialogue between Cobb college students and representatives from the sheriff's office. Students posed questions ranging from inquiries about the distinctions between a police department and the Sheriff's Office to suggestions for how CCSO can contribute to diffusing community tensions.
Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights into the operations of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and discuss important issues affecting the community. We are grateful for the positive outcomes of this event and eagerly anticipate hosting another community briefing later this year. Stay tuned for updates and announcements about future events. Thank you for your support and participation in strengthening our community partnerships.
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Attendees mixing and mingling with CCSO’s Mounted Unit Patrol before the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Congratulations (left to right) Sergeant Cipra, Sergeant Mustafa and Major Huval on their recent promotions. They were honored during the pinning ceremony before the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Attendees pose and marvel at the Mounted Patrol Unit at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
K-9 officers Charlie and Knox and their handlers Deputy LD and Deputy Ferguson staying cool in the shade at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr., and Jaelyn Diaz (Osborne High School intern) smile for the camera at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
CCSO’s command staff eagerly excited to start the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr., welcomes attendees to the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Osborne High School student interns and educational partners were highlighted at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Pictured left to right: Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr., Anglea Sparks (Great Promise/Georgia Department of Education) Breannon Phillps (Great Promise/Georgia Department of Education), Kevin Elizable (Senior - Osborne High School), Jaelyn Diaz (Senior - Osborne High School), and Ashirah Hollomon (Junior - Osborne High School).
Lieutenant Colonel Westenberger received a warm sendoff to retirement at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Assistant Chief Deputy Gina V. Hawkins spoke to attendees about the seriousness of the job at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
KSU students Zae Brewer, Unity Hill, Olivia Centola and Desiree Ronan were panelists on the “Cobb Campus Connect Forum at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Deputy Nedra Handia (Public Information Officer - CCSO) and Randi Okray (Communication/PR specialist - CCSO) moderated the Cobb Campus Connect Forum at the April 2024 Community Briefing.
Major Gaynor (Community Engagement Commander) responding to questions from the Cobb Campus Connect panelists at the April 2024 Community Briefing.