A-to-Z Services Directory

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  • Get a restraining order

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

  • Get a security alarm permit

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

  • Get help with domestic violence

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

  • Get or renew a precious metal permit

    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.

  • Gun safety

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

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  • 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.

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  • Recognize scams and con artists

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

  • Recover a towed vehicle

    How to locate and recover a towed vehicle.

  • Report a crime

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

  • Report a Noise Complaint

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

  • 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. 

  • Report graffiti

    How to report graffiti to get it removed.

  • Report identity theft or fraud

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

  • Report traffic concerns

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

  • Report wrongdoing by City employees

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

  • Request to view body worn camera footage

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

  • Retrieve property from police

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

  • Ride along with a Police Officer

    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 [...]

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  • View crimes near me

    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.