CITIZENS/POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Citizens/Police Advisory Committee consists of 13 members: 5 area representatives, 1 City Council Member, a youth representative, Chairman of the Community Relations Council, a police officer, Chairman of the Housing Authority, Chief of Police, and 2 ad hoc seats (voting members) (to be temporarily filled and appointed by committee members in the event of a specific problem or incident). The term of office is three years.
The committee serves as a liaison between the police department and community. The committee mediates problems or conflicts and serves as an advocate for programs, ideas, and methods to improve the relationship between the police and community. The committee is also responsible for disseminating information to the community and to the government officials of Asheville.
The committee meets at 6:00 p.m. on a monthly basis in the Asheville Police Department located at 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, N.C. The normal length of the meeting is one to two hours.
The contact information for the Committee is as follows:
Telephone (voice mail only); (828) 333-4801
E-Mail: ashevillecpac@gmail.com
Chairman Charlie Hume - charlie.hume@bellsouth.net