Welcome to the February edition of the PENS Bulletin brought to you by the Cobb County Police Criminal Investigations Unit at Precinct Two.

Public Safety Topic(s) of the Month

Vehicle Theft Prevention

The most current and prevalent crime trend in Metro Atlanta is a particular type of theft called “sliders.” Criminals target your unlocked vehicles while you are distracted pumping gas at convenience stores.

• While distracted, they will “slide” into the vehicle and drive off. 
• They steal purses, wallets, and keys that are often left in the car. 
• If financial cards are taken, they are promptly used at stores or online. 
• Things you can do to help protect yourself from falling victim to “sliders” 
• Stay alert to your surroundings. Watch for vehicles at gas stations that are neither at a pump nor in a parking space. 
• Pay particular attention to a vehicle that stops parallel to yours while you are pumping gas. 
• Pay attention to your vehicle instead of watching the fuel pump. 
• Lock your vehicle while pumping fuel at gas stations. 

Do not leave your wallet, purse, or keys inside your vehicle.

Win a Ring Doorbell

You have two months to refer as many neighbors to sign up for PENS. The person with the most referrals wins a Ring Doorbell Camera. Make sure they select the Precinct 2 checkbox. Once they sign up, send me an email with your neighbor’s name to roger.nalls@cobbcounty.org.

Sign up for the PENS and select Precinct 2

Cobb County Camera Registry

The Cobb County Police Camera Registration program is a police/community video partnership that operates on a voluntary basis with homeowners, neighborhoods and business owners who own private video surveillance systems. We encourage both businesses and residents to register their cameras online by completing the form below.

This program is intended to let our officers know where cameras are active in the county in case a crime occurs. It is not intended for active surveillance, and officers will not have direct access to homeowners' cameras. Those who register a camera will be contacted if a crime occurs in the vicinity of that camera. Information provided by residents and businesses will be maintained in a secure database.

Fill out our Online Registration Form and find out more about the program.

Your Heroes at Work

Officer Injured

On 2/12/20, one of your Heroes was shot while handling a call that involved someone discharging a firearm. Luckily, he suffered only non-life threatening injuries to his arm and hand. However, he will still need to undergo multiple surgeries and months of physical therapy. If you would like to show your support for this officer, you can drop messages off at the Precinct or email me at roger.nalls@cobbcounty.org, and I will get them to the officer.

Burglary Suspect Caught

On 2/10/20 at 8:00am, Pct. 2 Officers responded to a burglary call on Evergreen Drive right off Austell Road. Officers began checking the exterior of the home. As they approached the rear of the house, a subject ran out the back door and fled the scene. Officers gave chase on foot while another Officer got in his patrol car and drove around the area to cut the subject off. As he entered a nearby business parking lot, he observed the now tired male suspect running out of the woods. The suspect was quickly arrested.

Bank Robber Apprehended

On 1/27/20, an unknown armed subject robbed the BB&T bank located at 3620 Tramore Point. Subject fled the scene in a silver sedan with an undisclosed amount of money.

On 1/29/20, the same subject attempted to commit another armed robbery of the Regions Bank at 1593 Mulkey Rd. Pct. 2 officers responded quickly, observed the subject and were able to apprehend him after a brief vehicle chase.

Community Affairs Officers for Precinct 2

Officer Cole and Officer Hill are assigned as the Community Affairs officers serving the community in Precinct 2.

The Community Affairs Unit seeks to effectively engage the community and citizens to strengthen Public Safety and community partnerships, facilitate a joint effort in solving problems which affect our community, and foster enhanced trust, communication, transparency, and mutual respect.

Officers help foster a strong working relationship between the Department and the community it serves. Officers work with homeowners associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, public and private schools, faith-based organizations, and individual residents to promote partnerships that are mutually beneficial.

As a result of these working partnerships, the officers are able to develop pro-active crime fighting projects that are jointly undertaken by Department personnel and citizens.

If you have a concern effecting your area or would like more information regarding this unit, please contact Officer Cole or Hill.

Officers Cole can be reached via email at Rivion.cole@cobbcounty.org and Officer Hill may be reached at Michael.Hill@cobbcounty.org.

Police Athletic League

Cobb PAL focuses on juvenile crime prevention through athletic and recreational activities for Cobb County’s high-risk neighborhoods, primarily in South Cobb. There are many ways that you can help, whether it be spreading the word, getting your children involved, volunteering your time and resources or donating money. If you wish to assist this worthwhile program and make a donation, visit Ways to Help.

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Lieutenant R. Nalls, Jr. - Precinct 2 Criminal Investigations
Sergeant M. Nerbonne - Precinct 2 Criminal Investigations Unit (Day) 
Sergeant K. Clausen - Precinct 2 Criminal Investigations Unit (Evenings)