By Amelia Anderson The Smyrna Police Department, commonly known as SPD, is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving Smyrna, Georgia. The department responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and provides patrol, investigative, traffic, crime-prevention, records and professional-standards services.
SPD operates from its police station on Atlanta Road. Patrol officers are assigned to geographic zones within the city to help maintain coverage and response times. The department also maintains specialized investigative and operational units that support regular patrol.
Residents should call 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For general police information and non-emergency matters that do not require an officer response, call 770-434-9481. For non-emergency police dispatch requiring an officer, call 770-434-6666.
Smyrna Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Smyrna Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | SPD |
| Headquarters address | 2646 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Police information / desk officer | 770-434-9481 |
| Non-emergency police dispatch | 770-434-6666 |
| Records and Identification | 678-631-5070 |
| Investigations main number | 770-434-9481 |
| Open Records | 678-631-5097 |
| Patrol structure | Geographic patrol zones |
| Major divisions/functions | Administration, Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Special Operations and Office of Professional Standards |
| County | Cobb County |
| Police holding facility | Short-term holding at Smyrna Police Department |
| Cobb County Adult Detention Center | 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008 |
| Detention Center phone | 770-499-4200 |
Smyrna Police Department Address
Smyrna Police Department is located at:
- 2646 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080
The main police information number is: 770-434-9481
For a non-emergency incident that requires an officer response, call Smyrna Dispatch at: 770-434-6666
Call 911 when a crime is happening, someone is injured or in immediate danger, a weapon is involved, a serious crash has occurred or urgent police, fire or medical assistance is required.
Important Smyrna Police Phone Numbers
| Police service | Phone number |
| Emergency assistance | 911 |
| Police information / desk officer | 770-434-9481 |
| Non-emergency police dispatch | 770-434-6666 |
| Records and Identification | 678-631-5070 |
| Investigations | 770-434-9481 |
| Open Records | 678-631-5097 |
| Cobb County Sheriff’s Office general information | 770-499-4600 |
| Cobb County Adult Detention Center | 770-499-4200 |
A new incident requiring an officer should normally be reported through 911 or non-emergency police dispatch. The main police information number is useful for delayed reports, records questions and other department services.
Smyrna Police Department Divisions
Smyrna Police Department’s current public pages identify several major operational and support areas, including:
- Administration
- Uniform Patrol
- Criminal Investigations
- Special Operations
- Office of Professional Standards
These functions cover frontline response, detective work, specialized enforcement, department accountability, records and administrative support.
Uniform Patrol and Police Zones
Uniform Patrol is the most visible part of Smyrna Police Department. Patrol officers work assigned shifts and respond to calls throughout the city.
Officers are generally assigned to specific geographic areas called zones. The zone system helps supervisors maintain police coverage and allows officers to become familiar with recurring problems in the areas they regularly patrol.
Typical patrol duties include:
- Responding to 911 calls
- Handling non-emergency calls
- Conducting preliminary criminal investigations
- Responding to disturbances and suspicious activity
- Handling violent and property crimes
- Making arrests
- Conducting welfare checks
- Enforcing traffic laws
- Investigating traffic crashes
- Conducting neighborhood and business patrol
Patrol officers also conduct proactive activity such as traffic stops, suspicious-activity checks, directed patrol and premise checks.
Criminal Investigations Division
The Criminal Investigations Division reviews criminal reports and handles cases that require follow-up beyond the initial patrol response.
The division includes investigative areas such as:
- Person Crimes
- Property Crimes
- Street Crimes
- Criminal and Intelligence Analysis
- Evidence-related investigative support
Person Crimes can include homicide, robbery, assault, battery, juvenile matters and family-violence incidents.
Property Crimes can include burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft, financial crimes, pawn-related investigations and cybercrime.
All criminal reports are reviewed to determine whether enough information or evidence exists for additional investigation.
People seeking information about an existing case can contact the department at:
770-434-9481
Having the police report or case number available can make case follow-up easier.
Special Operations and Traffic Services
Special Operations supports patrol and investigations through specialized enforcement and public-safety assignments.
Its responsibilities can include:
- Traffic enforcement
- Crash reduction efforts
- Special-event traffic control
- Proactive enforcement
- Criminal surveillance
- Support for community-policing initiatives
Special Operations personnel work with other department units and outside agencies when an event or investigation requires additional staffing or specialized resources.
The department’s patrol and specialty officers also work to reduce traffic violations and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety throughout Smyrna.
Office of Professional Standards
The Office of Professional Standards is the department’s accountability and internal-review function.
Its responsibilities include citizen complaints, internal investigations, background investigations and other professional-standards duties.
Residents who want to file a complaint can begin through the City of Smyrna’s police complaint process or contact the department for instructions.
Useful information for a complaint includes:
- Date and time
- Exact location
- Employee name or description when known
- Badge or vehicle information
- Police case number
- Witness information
- Photographs or recordings
- A clear description of what occurred
What County Is Smyrna Police Department In?
Smyrna is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
Smyrna Police provides municipal law-enforcement services within the City of Smyrna. The Cobb County Police Department and Cobb County Sheriff’s Office are separate agencies with their own responsibilities.
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office operates the county’s Adult Detention Center and performs other county-level functions such as court security, warrants and detention services.
The exact location and nature of an incident determine which agency has primary responsibility.
How to File a Smyrna Police Report
For an emergency or crime in progress, call 911.
For a non-emergency incident that does not require an officer response, contact the Smyrna Police Desk Officer at:
770-434-9481
For a non-emergency incident that does require an officer response, call Smyrna Dispatch at:
770-434-6666
Both services are available 24 hours a day.
Residents should be prepared to provide the location, time of the incident, description of what happened and any available suspect, vehicle or witness information.
Obtaining Smyrna Police Records
Police reports can be obtained through the Records and Identification Section at the Smyrna Police Department.
The Records and Identification main number is: 678-631-5070
The Records Section is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Police reports are normally available three business days after the original filing date.
A requester should have the case number, incident date, location and involved names when available.
Smyrna Police Open Records Requests
Broader police public-record requests are handled under the Georgia Open Records Act.
The City provides an online police Open Records request form. Requests may also be submitted in writing.
The Open Records contact number is: 678-631-5097
The City states that information responsive to an Open Records request is generally made available within three business days when permitted by law, or the requester is notified if more time is required.
Records connected to active investigations may be limited or redacted according to Georgia law.
Smyrna Traffic Crash Reports
Accident reports are handled separately from ordinary incident-report requests.
Smyrna directs people seeking crash reports to the approved online crash-report service.
A requester should have information such as:
- Crash date
- Crash location
- Driver name
- Vehicle information
- Police case or report number when available
For questions about a crash report, contact Smyrna Police Records or the main department number.
Smyrna Police Holding Facility and Prisoner Transport
Smyrna Police maintains a holding facility for short-term prisoner processing.
The City’s current prisoner-transport job description states that detainees may be processed at the Smyrna Police Department holding facility when they can post bond within a reasonable period. Prisoner Transport Officers also move detainees between the police facility, designated jails, municipal court, medical facilities and other locations.
This means the Smyrna Police holding facility should not be treated as a long-term county jail.
Smyrna Police and Cobb County Adult Detention Center
People who require continued detention may be transferred to an appropriate jail facility.
The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is operated by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and is located at:
- 1825 County Services Parkway
- Marietta, Georgia 30008
The detention-center main switchboard is:
770-499-4200
The facility handles detainee processing, medical care, inmate housing, security, commissary services and custody of pretrial and sentenced detainees.
Current custody information should be confirmed directly with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Smyrna Police non-emergency number?
A: For general police information or a non-emergency report that does not require an officer response, call 770-434-9481. For non-emergency dispatch requiring an officer response, call 770-434-6666.
Q: Where is Smyrna Police Department located?
A: Smyrna Police Department is located at 2646 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.
Q: Does Smyrna Police use patrol districts?
A: Smyrna Police assigns patrol officers to geographic areas called zones. The department does not present these publicly as separate precinct stations.
Q: How can I obtain a Smyrna police report?
A: Police reports can be obtained through the Records and Identification Section. Reports are generally available three business days after filing, and the Records main number is 678-631-5070.
Q: Does Smyrna Police operate a jail?
A: Smyrna Police maintains a short-term holding facility for prisoner processing. People requiring continued detention may be transported to an appropriate facility such as the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in Marietta.