Crime & Safety
New Chief Takes Over Cobb Police Department
The Cobb County Board on Tuesday moved interim Chief Tim Cox into the permanent position.
MARIETTA, GA — The Cobb County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night named interim Chief Tim Cox as the county Police Department’s new chief, according to an announcement on the department's Facebook page.
“I’m humbled by the support the commissioners have shown me today,” Cox said while surrounded by his family. “To the men and women of the Police Department, I owe you a debt of gratitude.”
Cox has been with the department for 30 years. He has served assignments in the Uniform Patrol Division and the Special Operations Division as an officer, sergeant and lieutenant.
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Cox also served as the adjutant to the police chief and two deputy chiefs and the commander of the Administrative Division of the department.
Prior to becoming deputy chief, Cox served as a commander of Precinct 4, Precinct 5 and the Organized Crime Unit.
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