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 AshevillePolice 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-mailChief Chris Bailey Related Services Crime prevention How to prevent crimes and protect your family and belongings. 9 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. Connect with a Community Resource Officer Learn about working closely with Community Resources Officers (CROs) to fight crime and improve the quality of life in the community. 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. More Related Services Police News U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for 2020 Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Polly McDaniel From the U.S. Census: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to recruit thousands of workers for temporary jobs available nationwide in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors, and census takers by completing a single [...] Asheville residents invited to sign up for Citizen’s Police Academy Posted on July 29, 2019July 26, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Police Department invites residents to apply for the Fall 2019 semester of the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). This free course teaches participants about the philosophies, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in the community. Participants will also be given time to offer comments, ideas, and [...] Asheville neighborhoods invited to participate in National Night Out Posted on June 19, 2019 by Polly McDaniel National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. Join the rest of the nation in getting to know your neighbors and “give crime and drugs a going away party.” National Night Out is a national event celebrated by communities all around the country. The 2019 [...] 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.
Connect with a Community Resource Officer Learn about working closely with Community Resources Officers (CROs) to fight crime and improve the quality of life in the community.
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.
U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for 2020 Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Polly McDaniel From the U.S. Census: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to recruit thousands of workers for temporary jobs available nationwide in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website allows applicants to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors, and census takers by completing a single [...]
Asheville residents invited to sign up for Citizen’s Police Academy Posted on July 29, 2019July 26, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Police Department invites residents to apply for the Fall 2019 semester of the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). This free course teaches participants about the philosophies, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in the community. Participants will also be given time to offer comments, ideas, and [...]
Asheville neighborhoods invited to participate in National Night Out Posted on June 19, 2019 by Polly McDaniel National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. Join the rest of the nation in getting to know your neighbors and “give crime and drugs a going away party.” National Night Out is a national event celebrated by communities all around the country. The 2019 [...]