Services Directory
Department: Police
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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.
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Catch a domestic nuisance animal
Learn how to borrow a trap from the City to catch a domestic nuisance animal.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.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.Contact a school resource officer
School resource officers help protect our schools and provide guidance to youth about the juvenile court system and programs available to them.Contact animal control
Contact information for animals in and out of the city limits.
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Dispose of prescription medication
Safely discard prescription medication by dropping it off at the Asheville Police Department drop-off box.
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Explore city data
Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov.
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Find an incident or crash report
Most crime incident reports and crash reports occurring after January 1, 2003 are available for search and instant download.
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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 an animal permit
Learn how to acquire a required permit for keeping 7 or more animals (including bees, fowl, or livestock such as goats, horses, ponies, and exotic pets which require permits.)Get fingerprinted for employment or background checks
To obtain fingerprints for employment or local criminal history checks, you must visit the Buncombe County Bureau of Identification.Get help with domestic violence
Information and resources for people who are impacted by domestic violence.Get or renew a dog license
Dogs must be licensed every year on January 1. Learn about the process and fees.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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If you are a victim of identity theft
Learn what to do if you are the victim of identity theft.If you are a victim or witness of a crime
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.
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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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Participate in National Night Out
Join this annual community-building campaign to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderieProtect your personal property
Tips for protecting your home, neighborhood, and car from theft and crime.
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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 lost animal
Learn how to report a missing dog, cat, or other animal.Report a Noise Disturbance
Noisy neighbors? Learn the steps to take before making a complaint, and how to report noise ordinance violations.Report crime using TIP2APD
The Asheville Police Department (APD) is putting a new crime-fighting tool into the hands of community members. 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. The tool also allows the community to find information on incidents APD is currently [...]Report graffiti
How to report graffiti to get it removed.Report traffic concerns
Learn how to report traffic concerns in your neighborhood to help decrease crashes.Report wrongdoing in City government
How to report possible unethical or illegal activities within City government.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.
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Sign up for AVL Alert
Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions.Sign up for the Citizen’s Police Academy
Apply for the Citizens Police Academy to learn about the police department and law enforcement.Spay and neuter law
All dogs and cats six months of age or older must be spayed or neutered, or the owner must posses an Unaltered Pet Permit.Start a neighborhood watch
Guidelines for starting a neighborhood watch to protect your neighborhood.Submit a complaint about the police
How to submit a complaint about treatment by a police department employee or other concerns about the handling of an incident.Submit a tip to the police
Instructions on how to submit an anonymous tip to the police via text, phone, email, or using an online form.
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Terrorism awareness information
See Something, Say Something... Report tips and crime to your local law enforcement.Thank a police department employee
Learn how to let the police department know if you receive service that you feel is worthy of a commendation.Tips for preventing school violence
How to handle and prevent violence at school.
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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.
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Wildlife reports or complaints
Information on how to report a concern involving wildlife or bears.