Police Reports and Records The Asheville Police Department’s Records Unit is dedicated to providing public access to Asheville Police Department records including incident and accident reports. File a police report If you have an emergency or a crime is in progress call 9-1-1. Find more information on reporting crimes. Online reporting allows residents to report non-emergency incidents at their convenience. Online reporting can be used for crimes that: are not currently in progress; occurred within the city limits of Asheville; and do not have an offender known to the reporting party. Depending on the nature of an incident, the related police incident report may require a response by a police officer or may be taken over the phone. APD Communications can direct you to the appropriate resource 24/7 on the non-emergency line at 828-252-1110. Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse may also access law enforcement resources through the Buncombe County Family Justice Center. Please visit their website to see available services. Get a copy of a police report You may obtain a copy of a police report at no cost in one of three ways: Print or download a copy of a report at home using the Police-to-Citizen (P2C) tool Send your request with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Asheville Police Department Records Unit P.O. Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802 Frequently asked questions How do I check on warrants? To check on warrants that were taken out against you, or warrants that you have taken out on another person, you must contact the Buncombe County Magistrate’s Office. The Buncombe County Magistrate’s Office is located at 20 Davidson Dr, Asheville NC 28801 Where do I get fingerprinted for employment or criminal history checks? How do I apply for a gun permit? Gun permits are handled by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. For additional information, you may visit their website or call 828-250-6670. How do I recover a vehicle towed by the police department? How do I report gasoline theft? Contact Information Asheville Police Department Records Unit Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Phone: 828-259-5870 Updated 11/29/2019 Related Services Animal services Learn about what kinds of pets can be kept in Asheville, as well as processes for licenses and pet vaccination requirements. 7 Services Crime prevention How to prevent crimes and protect your family and belongings. 10 Services Hire an off duty officer Information on hiring off duty police officers including rates and contact information. Obtain a Civil No Contact Order (50c) Dispute resolution is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute, or claims. Report crime using TIP2APD This new tool, TIP2APD, enables the public to share anonymous tips with police officers and lets officers respond back to create an anonymous two-way conversation. 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. More Related Services Police Reports and Records News Asheville Police: Lock your bike to avoid theft Posted on July 8, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying the vast opportunities to be out in nature this summer. A popular recreation activity in the Asheville area, of course, is biking; but as it turns out, a popular crime of opportunity is bike theft. 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Hire an off duty officer Information on hiring off duty police officers including rates and contact information.
Obtain a Civil No Contact Order (50c) Dispute resolution is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute, or claims.
Report crime using TIP2APD This new tool, TIP2APD, enables the public to share anonymous tips with police officers and lets officers respond back to create an anonymous two-way conversation.
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.
Asheville Police: Lock your bike to avoid theft Posted on July 8, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying the vast opportunities to be out in nature this summer. A popular recreation activity in the Asheville area, of course, is biking; but as it turns out, a popular crime of opportunity is bike theft. As the crime prevention message goes: A person can’t fully control someone’s desire or ability to commit a [...]
Asheville City Council adopts revised Alarm Ordinance designed to cut down on false alarms Posted on June 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel With the new fiscal year will come new registration and renewal fees for alarm systems in the City of Asheville. Following an overwhelming number of false alarms coming into the Asheville Police Department — 97% of which were false alarms — City Council adopted a revised Alarm Ordinance at its June 22 meeting. According to the [...]
Asheville Police: ‘Be A Connection’ for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month Posted on April 8, 2021 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Police Department along with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) realize the importance of caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children and families during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. April is a time to help community members learn the important role they play in fostering safe, stable, nurturing relationships and [...]