The MCS Organized Crime Unit was formed in 1980 by the Sheriff of
Cobb County, the Cobb County Chief of Police, the Marietta Chief of
Police, the Smyrna Chief of Police, and the Cobb County District Attorney.
The unit was recognized by a resolution signed by the Cobb County Board of
Commissioners. The MCS Board, which is compromised of the chief
executive officers from each of the participating agencies, is responsible
for overall control and oversight of the unit.
MCS is sub-divided into two separate units, each with its own unit
commander, personnel, and responsibilities. The two units are the
MCS Narcotics Unit and the MCS Intelligence Unit. Each
department participates in this organization by providing both supervisory
and non-supervisory personnel. Investigative responsibility includes
both incorporated and unincorporated Cobb County.
All complaints of drug, vice, or other organized crime activity that
cannot be investigated by field personnel due to the complexity of the
investigation is forwarded to the MCS Organized Crime Unit for
investigation.
