By Amelia Anderson The Cobb County Police Department, commonly known as CCPD, is the county law-enforcement agency serving unincorporated areas of Cobb County, Georgia, and locations covered through county service agreements. Its responsibilities include emergency response, patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, park policing, evidence management and specialized tactical services.
Contact 911 when immediate intervention is required—for example, during violence, a break-in in progress, a serious collision, an active threat or a medical emergency. For situations that do not require an emergency response, call Cobb County’s non-emergency dispatch line at 770-499-3911. Police headquarters can be contacted at 770-499-3900 for records, administrative questions and general information.
Cobb County Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Cobb County Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | CCPD |
| Headquarters | 545 S. Fairground Street, Marietta, GA 30060 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 770-499-3911 |
| Headquarters | 770-499-3900 |
| Police chief | James D. Ferrell |
| Chief’s Office | 770-499-3904 |
| Central Records | 770-499-3900 |
| Property and Evidence | 770-499-4128 |
| Office of Professional Standards | 770-528-3812 |
| Robbery and Homicide | 770-499-3945 |
| Special Operations | 770-499-3987 |
| Public Information Office | 770-499-3910 |
| Number of precincts | Six |
| Operational districts | Three |
| County | Cobb County |
| Adult Detention Center | 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta |
| Jail information | 770-499-4200 |
Chief James D. Ferrell was appointed police chief in October 2025 after previously serving as interim chief and holding several patrol, training, tactical and investigative assignments during his career with CCPD.
Cobb County Police Department Address
The department’s main facility is located at:
- 545 South Fairground Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060
- Telephone: 770-499-3900
Headquarters business hours are generally:
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The headquarters building contains police administration, Central Records, permit services and several specialized or investigative functions. People may visit for available police reports, public-record requests, permits, vehicle-release information and other administrative services.
Important Police Phone Numbers
Call 770-499-3911 for matters such as:
- A theft discovered after the offender has left
- Property damage with no continuing danger
- Parking complaints
- Suspicious activity that is not currently threatening anyone
- A delayed burglary report
- Noise or neighbourhood disturbances
- An abandoned vehicle
- A request for a non-emergency officer response
Police calls are prioritized according to the seriousness of the incident. Delayed property crimes may therefore receive a slower response than violent offences, serious crashes or events involving an active suspect.
The headquarters number, 770-499-3900, should be used for general questions, report services and administrative matters rather than dispatching an officer.
Cobb County Police Precincts
CCPD currently lists six geographic precincts. The precincts are grouped into three larger operational districts, with two precincts assigned to each district.
| Precinct | Primary areas served | Address | Telephone |
| Precinct 1 | Kennesaw, Acworth and Town Center area | 2380 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw | 770-499-4181 |
| Precinct 2 | Austell, Mableton and southern Powder Springs area | 4700 Austell Road, Austell | 770-499-4182 |
| Precinct 3 | Cumberland, Vinings and southeastern Smyrna area | 1901 Cumberland Parkway SE, Atlanta | 770-499-4183 |
| Precinct 4 | East Cobb and northeast Marietta area | 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta | 770-499-4184 |
| Precinct 5 | West Cobb and northern Powder Springs area | 4640 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs | 770-499-4185 |
| Precinct 6 | Central Marietta and western Smyrna area | 3141 Hong Way, Marietta | 770-499-4186 |
District 1 includes Precincts 1 and 6, District 2 includes Precincts 2 and 5, and District 3 includes Precincts 3 and 4. Precinct officers primarily answer emergency calls and provide police services in their assigned geographic areas. Each precinct also has investigators responsible for property crimes within that jurisdiction.
Precinct 6 provides walk-in assistance, accepts certain non-emergency reports by telephone and answers general police questions. Residents do not need to determine their precinct before requesting help; dispatchers can identify it from the complete incident address.
Department Divisions and Specialized Units
CCPD’s operations include uniform patrol, investigations, special response, administration and community-support services.
1. Field Operations
Uniform patrol officers provide the department’s primary response to calls for service. Their responsibilities include:
- Assisting victims
- Securing crime scenes
- Searching for suspects
- Interviewing witnesses
- Collecting preliminary evidence
- Enforcing criminal and traffic laws
- Preparing the initial police report
- Conducting preventive patrol
Each precinct also works on recurring crime and quality-of-life concerns within its assigned communities.
2. Criminal Investigations
Precinct Criminal Investigation Units primarily investigate property offences such as burglary, theft, vehicle theft, shoplifting, entering automobiles and criminal damage.
Major or specialized investigations may be handled by countywide units responsible for:
- Homicide and robbery
- Crimes against children
- Domestic violence and stalking
- Gang activity
- Organized crime
- Technology-based crime
- Hit-and-run collisions
- Crimes against persons
Not every report is automatically assigned to a detective. Assignment may depend on the seriousness of the offence, available evidence, an identifiable suspect and the presence of workable investigative leads.
3. Special Operations
Specialized department resources include:
- SWAT and Tactical Unit
- Crisis Negotiation Team
- Bomb Squad
- K-9 Unit
- DUI Task Force
- Motorcycle officers
- Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
- Underwater Search and Recovery Team
- Rangers
- Real-Time Crime Center
- Drone response program
The Ranger Unit enforces state laws and county ordinances in county parks, along the Silver Comet Trail and on certain federal recreation properties. The department’s Drone as a First Responder program, launched in 2026, provides officers with real-time aerial information during active calls.
What Area Does Cobb County Police Serve?
CCPD primarily provides routine police service in unincorporated Cobb County. Several incorporated cities maintain their own departments, including Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Austell and Powder Springs.
An address may have “Marietta,” “Smyrna” or another city in its postal address without being inside that municipality’s legal boundaries. The incident’s actual location determines whether the responding agency is CCPD or a city police department.
The City of Mableton is an important current exception. Under an agreement effective June 15, 2026, Cobb County Police continues providing law-enforcement services within Mableton for one year while the city prepares its own public-safety operations.
CCPD is also different from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. The Police Department handles patrol and criminal investigations, while the Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail, manages courthouse security, serves certain legal documents and performs other sheriff-related duties.
Filing a Cobb County Police Report
A report may be initiated by:
- Dialling 911 for an emergency
- Calling 770-499-3911 for a non-emergency response
- Contacting the appropriate precinct
- Visiting Police Precinct 6 for walk-in assistance
The department provides online tools for searching existing cases, obtaining available crash reports and submitting crime tips. However, a crime tip is not the same as an official police report.
Contact dispatch directly when:
- A suspect is known
- Security footage identifies a person or vehicle
- Physical evidence may require collection
- A vehicle has been stolen
- A firearm is involved
- A home or business was entered
- An officer needs to document the scene
After reporting an incident, keep the case number. It may be needed for insurance, report requests, evidence submissions and communication with investigators.
Obtaining Police and Crash Reports
Central Records is located at Police Headquarters:
- Cobb County Police Central Records
- 545 S. Fairground Street
- Marietta, GA 30060
- Telephone: 770-499-3900
A requester generally needs a valid government-issued photo ID and payment for any applicable charges. Cash, money orders and business checks are accepted. Mastercard and Visa payments are accepted only at Central Records; personal checks are not accepted.
Most involved parties can obtain standard incident reports from Central Records or a police precinct. Requests involving juveniles, domestic violence, sexual offences or stalking must be handled through Central Records.
Basic incident information and available crash reports can also be searched online. Larger files, recordings or other materials may require a formal Georgia Open Records Act request.
Property, Evidence and Impounded Vehicles
The Property and Evidence Unit is located at:
- 2435 East-West Connector
- Austell, GA 30106
- Telephone: 770-499-4128
Property is released by appointment. Available appointment periods are generally Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. A valid photo ID is required.
Found property and items held for safekeeping are generally retained for 90 days. Evidence connected with a criminal case requires written authorization from the investigating officer, prosecutor or appropriate legal authority before it can be returned.
A vehicle under a police hold cannot be released without permission from the authorizing officer. A third party collecting a vehicle must present identification, proof of ownership and a notarized letter from the registered owner identifying both the representative and the vehicle.
Complaints About Cobb County Police Employees
Complaints and commendations may be submitted by telephone, email, mail or in person through:
- Department of Public Safety Internal Affairs Unit
- P.O. Box 649
- Marietta, GA 30061
- Telephone: 770-528-3812
A complaint may also be made at Police Headquarters or a precinct. The official complaint form is optional; the department states that a particular form is not required for feedback.
Helpful information includes the incident date, time, location, employee description, badge number if known, police vehicle number, report or citation number, witness information and available recordings.
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
CCPD does not operate the county jail. People arrested by Cobb County Police may be booked into:
- Cobb County Adult Detention Center
- 1825 County Services Parkway
- Marietta, GA 30008
- Main switchboard: 770-499-4200
The Sheriff’s Office manages detainee processing, medical care, records, visitation, transportation and custody. The detention complex is primarily a pretrial facility.
Current custody, criminal charges and bond information can be checked through the Sheriff’s inmate-search service or by contacting the detention centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Cobb County Police non-emergency number?
A: Call 770-499-3911 when police assistance is needed but there is no immediate danger.
Q: How many Cobb County police precincts are there?
A: The current department directory lists six precincts grouped into three operational districts.
Q: Does Cobb County Police serve the City of Marietta?
A: CCPD serves unincorporated areas with Marietta postal addresses. Incidents inside the legal City of Marietta are normally handled by the Marietta Police Department.
Q: Does Cobb County Police operate the county jail?
A: No. CCPD makes arrests and conducts investigations, but the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office operates the Adult Detention Center.