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

Public Safety Topic of the Month

IRS Impersonators and Scammers

Every tax season, we receive reports of scammers attempting to impersonate an IRS employee. Taxpayers should be on the lookout for IRS impersonation calls, texts and email phishing attempts about the coronavirus or COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments. These scams can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.

• The IRS will not call, email or text you to verify or request your financial, banking or personal information.
• Watch out for websites and social media attempts to request money or personal information. The official website is IRS.gov.
• Don't open surprise emails that look like they're coming from the IRS or click on attachments or links.
• Taxpayers should not provide personal or financial information or engage with potential scammers online or over the phone.
• Forward suspicious emails to phishing@irs.gov, then delete.
• Go to IRS.gov for the most up-to-date information.

Best advice when you or someone you know receives a suspicious call claiming to be the IRS is to HANG UP.

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

Drive by Shooting Suspects Captured

On 3/28/2020, several suspects in a white SUV fired multiple shots at a residence on Cumberland Club Dr.  A vehicle description was given and a suspect vehicle was identified using the FLOCK camera system.  On 4/4/20, Pct 2 officers spotted the vehicle and the occupants were detained except one was able to flee on foot.  A perimeter was setup with multiple specialty units and the subject was located.  All were arrested and charged.

Vehicle Thief Apprehended

On 4/16/20, Sgt. Ashbaugh was patrolling when he observed two men running on a main road and it appeared as if one was chasing the other. One of the males stopped and stated his vehicle was just stolen and wrecked. He was chasing the suspect on foot but the suspect had disappeared.  A perimeter was setup and a K9 Officer was called. The K9 located the suspect hiding and a handgun was also found next to him.  He was arrested and charged with Vehicle Theft.

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.

Community Affairs Officers for Precinct 2

Officer Hill is 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 Hill at Michael.Hill@cobbcounty.org.

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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us at Precinct2Pens@cobbcounty.org

 

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)