Public safety efforts helped cut crime, Cobb County leader says during State of the County Address (opens original article in a new tab)

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid highlighted public safety achievements during her State of the County Address, including a 23% drop in overall crime and 25% decrease in vehicle break-ins, along with new training facilities and emergency response milestones.

• Cobb County crime fell 23% last year.
• Vehicle break-ins dropped 25%.
• County opened first indoor firing range for officers.
• Fire department became one of the first to carry blood and plasma in the field.