CCSO leaders pose before cutting the red ribbon to officially open the New Security Checkpoint
Pictured left to right:  LTC Kelker (Training & Accreditation Commander- CCSO), David Jones (Chief of Staff - CCSO) , LTC Hilsman (Jail Commander - CCSO), Judge Bowers (Cobb County), Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO) Sheriff Owens (CCSO), Asst. Chief Hawkins (CCSO) and Capt. Holt (CCSO)

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Grand Opening of New Security Checkpoint with Ribbon Cutting

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new security checkpoint entrance on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with special guest Judge Carl W. Bowers in attendance. 

The upgraded security checkpoint features cutting-edge technology designed to enhance public safety and security. This new checkpoint effectively screens visitors and employees entering the Adult Detention Center, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the safety of attorneys, detainees, and sheriff’s office personnel.

Notable features include a snack center, lobby area, an innovative cell phone holding center, and the Tek-84 full-body scanner. The event was organized to increase transparency, educate the public, and offer insights for other facilities considering similar security upgrades. 

The Sheriff’s Office emphasized its commitment to maintaining strict measures to safeguard individuals entering the facility and the detainees housed within, including state-of-the-art controls to prevent contraband from entering the premises.

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Photos

:: Courtesy of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office::

Sheriff Craig Owens speaks to the crowd about the New Security Checkpoint.

Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson acknowledges special guests at the New Security Checkpoint.

Sheriff Craig Owens and Judge Carl Bowers pose with smiles in front of the New Security Checkpoint.

Sheriff Craig Owens discusses the facility's process while sharing highlights and insights about the New Security Checkpoint.

Chief of Staff David Jones gives a warm welcome to the crowd at the New Security Checkpoint.

The New Security Checkpoint now features the TEK 84 full-body scanner.

The Property Scanner in the New Security Checkpoint.

The CCSO seal in the New Security Checkpoint.

The vending machine and snack area in the renovated Security Checkpoint.

From left to right - Chief of Staff David Jones, Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson, Sheriff Craig Owens and Assistant Chief Deputy Gina Hawkins come together for a photo in front of the New Security Checkpoint.