“Unclean Process” Alleged in Cobb Police Chief Selection, Citizens Raise Real Questions and Concerns

Concerns are mounting among residents and community leaders over what many describe as an “unclean and politically influenced process” in the recent recommendation of Cobb County’s next Police Chief.

While County Manager Jackie McMorris and Chairwoman Lisa Cupid have framed the recommendation of James Ferrell as a step forward, questions are emerging about how the decision was made—and whether it truly reflected fairness, transparency, and the best interests of both the department and the citizens of Cobb County.

Observers familiar with the internal proceedings say the search appeared tainted by favoritism and political maneuvering from the outset. The selection committee’s deliberations reportedly lacked the openness expected for such a critical public safety position, leaving many in the community and within the department itself questioning whether the outcome was predetermined…

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