The Cobb County Neighborhood Safety Commission was established during the latter part of 1999. It is comprised of 15 county residents with various backgrounds and interests as well as an ex-officio member, the Cobb public safety director. Three NSC members are appointed by each commissioner, including the chairman.

The NSC's purpose:

• To assist in efforts to promote safer neighborhoods for both residential and business sectors,
• To increase local community involvement in neighborhood safety,
• To identify new neighborhood safety resources, and
• To strengthen existing neighborhood safety programs

Some of the NSC accomplishments over the years include initiatives both large and small.  Some of the larger initiatives in terms of depth, scope and time to establish are the current False Alarm Ordinance, the Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force and a Gang Awareness and Prevention public forum series. it has also held several public forums related to home invasions – what to do, what not to do and how can you help prevent them. Other efforts include helping children get to know our local police and fire stations and those who work as first responders.

The goal for the NSC is not to own an initiative on a go-forward basis but to act as a ‘catalyst for change’ on an issue. Ideas for initiatives come from the community as well as candid discussions with public safety professionals.  

For more information on the NSC, visit the Neighborhood Safety Commission page.