Community Resource Officers

Last updated or reviewed on July 1, 2026

Community policing is a department-wide philosophy integrated into the daily work of officers across the city, rather than the sole responsibility of a single division. By embedding Community Resource Officers (CROs) directly into Patrol Districts, APD strengthens mentorship for newer officers, empowers field problem-solving, and encourages local ownership. This decentralized approach is designed to enhance, not reduce, our commitment to the neighborhoods we serve. 

Each neighborhood has a dedicated point of contact through its assigned CRO. To identify which district CRO serves your area, see the ” Meet Your Community Resource Officer ” section. 

Community Engagement Requests

Would you like the Asheville Police Department to participate in your upcoming neighborhood meeting, school function, or community event? You can submit a formal request for officer attendance, static vehicle displays, or safety presentations.

How to Submit a Request

To request APD participation at your event, please fill out our online Community Engagement Request Form

Be sure to include the following details in your submission:

  • Event Details: The name, type, date, time, and specific location of the event.
  • Officer Role: A description of what you would like the officers to do (such as give a safety talk, hand out materials, or simply make a community appearance).
  • Point of Contact: Your full name, phone number, and email address.

Important Timeline: Please send your request at least two weeks in advance so our division has enough time to plan and schedule personnel.

Our team will review your request and contact you to discuss the details. If you have further questions or need help with your request, please contact us at APDCommunityResource@ashevillenc.gov. Our team will review your submission and contact you to discuss the details. Thank you for partnering with us to create a safer, more connected Asheville!

Meet Your Community Resource Officers

Portrait of Senior Police Officer Blake Fadler in an Asheville Police Department uniform.

Senior Police Officer Blake Fadler- Adam District (West)

Senior Police Officer Blake Fadler joined the Asheville Police Department in 2019. He previously worked at the Buncombe County Detention Facility before joining the department. He currently serves in the patrol division in Adam District. SPO Fadler has been a Field Training Officer and Patrol Forensics Technician. He has also been a member of several specialty teams, including Crowd Control, Bike Response, and the Hazardous Device Team.

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Portrait of Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis in a Asheville Police Department uniform.

Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis-Baker District (South/East)

Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis has been serving with the Asheville Police Department since 2016 and is a native of Western North Carolina. He currently serves in the patrol division in Baker District. He has previously been a field training officer and a patrol forensics technician and is currently a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and Peer Support. 

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Portrait of Senior Police Officer Dennis Pace in a Asheville Police Department uniform.

Senior Police Officer Dennis Pace-Charlie District (North/Central)

Senior Police Officer Dennis Pace joined the Asheville Police Department in 2016, working for Animal Services. He went through the police academy and became a sworn officer in 2018.  He currently serves in the patrol division in the Charlie District. He is on the Crisis Negotiation Team and the Peer Support Team, is a certified patrol forensic technician, and is a licensed drone pilot.  SPO Pace moved to the Asheville area from Indiana and is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and Indiana State University.  

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Portrait of Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee in Asheville Police Department uniform.

Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee (High-Activity Corridors-Downtown, Haywood Road, and Tunnel Road)

Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee has served with the Asheville Police Department since 2013, after interning with the department in 2012, to complete her Criminal Justice degree at Appalachian State University. She currently serves in the patrol division and has been a field training officer and patrol forensics technician. She is currently a member of the Peer Support team. 

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