A-to-Z Services Directory

Apply to get hands-on experience from the Asheville Police Department. This is designed for applicants aged 14 to18.

Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer.

School resource officers help protect our schools and provide guidance to youth about the juvenile court system and programs available to them.

Safely discard prescription medication by dropping it off at the Asheville Police Department drop-off box.

Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov.

Most crime incident reports and crash reports occurring after January 1, 2003 are available for search and instant download.

The goal of this page is to provide information and resources for residents and businesses to understand how to respond to issues related to homelessness.

Find out who can file for a protection order, what it covers, and where to go if you need one.

Learn how to apply for a security alarm permit and how to prevent false burglar alarms.

Information and resources for people who are impacted by domestic violence.

Any person engaging in the business of purchasing precious metals must obtain a precious metal permit. Understand the law and how to obtain or renew your permit.

Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm.

Information on hiring off duty police officers including rates and contact information.

Learn about services available to support those who are recovering from emotional or physical injuries that occurred as a result of a crime or traumatic incident.

Learn how having a home inventory is essential to insurance claims or property recovery efforts in case of a disaster, fire, or a burglary.

Dispute resolution is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute, or claims.

Join this annual community-building campaign to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie

Tips for protecting your home, neighborhood, and car from theft and crime.

Learn the warning signs that you might be encountering a scam or a con artist.

How to locate and recover a towed vehicle.

How to report a crime, including how to remain anonymous and be eligible in some cases for a cash reward.

Noisy neighbors? Learn the steps to take before making a complaint, and how to report noise ordinance violations.

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. 

How to report graffiti to get it removed.

Learn what to do if you are the victim of identity theft.

Learn how to report traffic concerns in your neighborhood to help decrease crashes.

How to report possible fraud, waste, and abuse or wrongdoing by City employees.

Learn about the specific instances under NC law under which you may request to view body worn camera footage.

How to retrieve found property that is in possession of the police.

The Asheville Police Department’s ride-along program is available to help community members understand the broad range of police duties and the vital role officers perform.  Community members who wish to participate in a ride-along with an APD officer must meet the following requirements: The participant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. The participant must complete [...]

Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions.

Apply for the Citizens Police Academy to learn about the police department and law enforcement.

Guidelines for starting a neighborhood watch to protect your neighborhood.

How to submit a complaint about treatment by a police department employee or other concerns about the handling of an incident.

Instructions on how to submit an anonymous tip to the police via text, phone, email, or using an online form.

This online form makes it easy for residents of the city of Asheville to eSign a trespass letter to be held on file at the Asheville Police Department.

See Something, Say Something... Report tips and crime to your local law enforcement.

Learn how to let the police department know if you receive service that you feel is worthy of a commendation.

Steps to Prevent and Reduce Crime

How to handle and prevent violence at school.

The City provides multiple tools to explore crime statistics in your area, such as by neighborhood or within a certain distance from a specific address.