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Cobb police holding class for people who are deaf, hard of hearing

Sign language.

Credit: Chris Young - PA Images

Credit: Chris Young - PA Images

Sign language.
By Ben Brasch
Oct 19, 2018

You think you might know what to do when an officer pulls you over, but how about if you’re deaf? Do people who are hard of hearing call 911?

The Cobb County police department is hosting a class for people who are deaf or hard of hearing on Dec. 7, and registration is open now.

The department released a closed-caption video on Facebook this week showing an officer, who himself is learning sign language, inviting folks to the event.

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"Topics discussed will include how to text to 911 for emergencies, traffic stops and investigations," the post said.

For more information, email the officer:

Raymond.Granell-Reyes@cobbcounty.org.

The National Association for the Deaf, the ACLU and AARP all have resources for hearing-impaired people on interacting with the police.

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6 causes of hearing loss, according to the Mayo Clinic Damage to the inner ear A gradual buildup of earwax Ear infection Abnormal bone growth Tumors Ruptured eardrum

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Ben Brasch is the reporter tasked with keeping Fulton County government accountable. The Florida native moved to Atlanta for a job with The AJC. If there's something important to you going on in Fulton, he wants to know about it. Help him better metro Atlanta by dropping a line, anonymously or otherwise.

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