The cobb county police department (ccpd) in partnership with requests funding KSU's center for advancement of military and emergency services (ames) research will launch three integrated…

The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Cobb County (doing business as Cobb County Board of Commissioners) $199,330 under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (CFDA 16.070) on October 1, 2025, for a two-year period of performance ending September 30, 2027.

The Cobb County Police Department, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's Center for Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES), will implement three integrated wellness initiatives for law enforcement personnel. Annual organizational health assessments will systematically evaluate wellness indicators and guide data-driven improvements. Quarterly wellness training sessions led by AMES experts will cover financial literacy, sleep optimization, mental health first aid, and stress management to build resilience within law enforcement culture. Individualized wellness checks will provide confidential consultations and personalized support strategies for all personnel. Work is performed in Marietta, Georgia.

The cobb county police department (ccpd) in partnership with requests funding KSU's center for advancement of military and emergency services (ames) research will launch three integrated initiatives: annual organizational health assessments to systematically evaluate wellness indicators and guide data-driven improvements; quarterly wellness training sessions led by ames experts covering financial literacy and sleep optimization plus mental health first aid and stress management to build resilience within law enforcement culture; and individualized wellness checks providing confidential consultations and personalized support strategies for all personnel. Lemhwa funding will be key to launching these initiatives, generating LEO buy-in, and ensuring our personnel are prepared for the stresses of the job.