What we do Department Mission and Guiding Principles We provide the highest level of police services in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life. We provide public safety and maintain order, enforce the laws of North Carolina, uphold the United States Constitution and support National security. We adhere to the guiding principles of integrity, fairness, respect, and professionalism. Guiding Principles: Integrity – honesty, compassion, trust, and accountability. Police Officers have the courage to do what is morally, ethically and legally right regardless of risk. Fairness – The Police Department will treat everyone impartially without favoritism or bias. Respect – The Police Department will treat everyone with dignity and courtesy without prejudice. Professionalism – The Police Department will deliver quality services through cooperation, open communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Asheville Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency. If you have an emergency call 9-1-1. If you have a question, issue, or don’t know who to contact you can reach the Asheville Police Department Communications Center 24/7/365 on the non-emergency line at 828-252-1110. How to submit a tip to the police. Tweets by Asheville Police ConnectAsheville Police Department100 Court Plaza Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802Office HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Non-Emergency Phone828-252-1110Chief's Office Phone828-259-5813Chief's E-mailInterim Chief Robert C WhiteAdditional LinksPolice-to-Citizen (P2C) Portal Related Services Crime prevention How to prevent crimes and protect your family and belongings. 11 Services Pet services Learn about what kinds of pets can be kept in Asheville, as well as processes for licenses and pet vaccination requirements. 7 Services Apply to be a law enforcement explorer Apply to get hands on experience from The Asheville Police Department Explorer Post (#57) This is designed for applicants age 14 to 20. Terrorism awareness information See Something, Say Something... Report tips and crime to your local law enforcement. City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer. Sign up for AVL Alert Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions. Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov. Sign up for the Citizen’s Police Academy Apply for the Citizens Police Academy to learn about the police department and law enforcement. Make a home inventory Learn how having a home inventory is essential to insurance claims or property recovery efforts in case of a disaster, fire, or a burglary. Report a crime How to report a crime, including how to remain anonymous and be eligible in some cases for a cash reward. Dispose of prescription medication Safely discard prescription medication by dropping it off at the Asheville Police Department drop-off box. Retrieve property from police How to retrieve found property that is in possession of the police. More Related Services Police News Community invited to meet finalists for Asheville Police Chief Posted on December 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville invites the community to meet the final candidates for the next chief of the Asheville Police Department. In partnership with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) consultants, a nationwide search was performed and the candidate pool has been narrowed. Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the First [...] NAMI Western Carolina Awards Asheville Police Officer with Distinguished Award Posted on December 6, 2019 by Polly McDaniel On Dec. 5, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina affiliate awarded the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year for 2019. The Asheville Police Department (APD) is honored that NAMI WC recognized Senior Police Officer (SPO) Justin Booth. SPO Booth has been with the Asheville Police Department since 2008. He is an [...] Asheville Police share winter holiday safety tips to deter crime Posted on December 2, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Police Department This holiday season, don’t let the spirit of giving lull you into giving thieves a chance to do their dirty work. Homes jam-packed with glittering gifts. Stores, malls, and downtown streets teeming with unsuspecting shoppers. People rushing around, stressed out and careless, looking for last-minute gifts, trying to get everything done. It’s enough [...] More Police News
Apply to be a law enforcement explorer Apply to get hands on experience from The Asheville Police Department Explorer Post (#57) This is designed for applicants age 14 to 20.
Terrorism awareness information See Something, Say Something... Report tips and crime to your local law enforcement.
City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer.
Sign up for AVL Alert Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions.
Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov.
Sign up for the Citizen’s Police Academy Apply for the Citizens Police Academy to learn about the police department and law enforcement.
Make a home inventory Learn how having a home inventory is essential to insurance claims or property recovery efforts in case of a disaster, fire, or a burglary.
Report a crime How to report a crime, including how to remain anonymous and be eligible in some cases for a cash reward.
Dispose of prescription medication Safely discard prescription medication by dropping it off at the Asheville Police Department drop-off box.
Community invited to meet finalists for Asheville Police Chief Posted on December 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville invites the community to meet the final candidates for the next chief of the Asheville Police Department. In partnership with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) consultants, a nationwide search was performed and the candidate pool has been narrowed. Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the First [...]
NAMI Western Carolina Awards Asheville Police Officer with Distinguished Award Posted on December 6, 2019 by Polly McDaniel On Dec. 5, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina affiliate awarded the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year for 2019. The Asheville Police Department (APD) is honored that NAMI WC recognized Senior Police Officer (SPO) Justin Booth. SPO Booth has been with the Asheville Police Department since 2008. He is an [...]
Asheville Police share winter holiday safety tips to deter crime Posted on December 2, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Police Department This holiday season, don’t let the spirit of giving lull you into giving thieves a chance to do their dirty work. Homes jam-packed with glittering gifts. Stores, malls, and downtown streets teeming with unsuspecting shoppers. People rushing around, stressed out and careless, looking for last-minute gifts, trying to get everything done. It’s enough [...]