Sergeant Ben Mixon has been with the Marietta Police Department just over ten years. He attended Auburn University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Sergeant Mixon has worked all three uniform patrol shifts as an officer and the morning watch and day watch as a sergeant. He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills for Success and has received multiple certifications in various aspects of the law enforcement profession. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant three years ago, and transferred to the Community Response Unit (CRU) just over a year ago. As the CRU sergeant he is responsible for the Citizens’ Police Academy, the Pastors’ Academy, the Internship Program, the Volunteer Program, as well as numerous other events and programs. He is a certified instructor with specialization certifications in Health and Wellness, PIT, Taser and Firearms. Sergeant Mixon is married and has a five year old son and a three year old daughter.