Vehicles and heavy equipment used by City of Asheville departments such as police, fire, public works, sanitation, water, parks and recreation, transit, and street services play a vital role in maintaining our city, public safety, parks and community centers, and water and transportation systems. These specialized vehicles and the teams that operate them have been [...]
Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...]
Asheville Police School Resource Officers (SROs) work diligently to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff on Asheville City Schools campuses. The Asheville Police Department currently has five full-time resource officers who work in Asheville City Schools. Asheville Police School Resource Officers can provide information and advice to students about the workings of [...]
City of Asheville staff stands ready to serve the community through any emergency. Departments and personnel are staffed and ready to respond immediately to any weather related issue. The City of Asheville recommends that all residents take important steps now to prepare for cold weather throughout the season. The snow and cold weather in the forecast [...]
Meet Your Community Resource Officers! Did you know the Asheville Police Department has five dedicated Community Resource Officers (CROs) assigned to support and connect with your neighborhood? CROs serve as liaisons between the Asheville Police Department (APD) and the community, focusing on crime prevention, public education, and neighborhood-specific concerns. Our CRO team includes Officer Kora, APD’s therapy [...]
At the Asheville Police Department, we are committed to fostering strong relationships with the community we serve. Our officers are eager to connect with individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations to build trust, promote safety, and create meaningful partnerships. If you’re hosting an event or looking for police involvement in your community initiative, we’d love to hear [...]
The Asheville Police Department’s Community Engagement Division (CED) collaborates closely with local businesses, schools, neighborhoods, and community organizations to build positive relationships and promote a shared commitment to public safety across Asheville. Taking a proactive, collaborative approach that extends beyond traditional policing, CED is dedicated to addressing complex community challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, [...]
The Asheville Police departments utilize Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to enhance public safety and investigative capabilities. The two systems we use are Axon and Flock Safety’s ALPR: Axon ALPR integrates with in-car camera systems, providing real-time plate recognition and alerts directly to officers in the field. This system aids in identifying stolen vehicles, wanted [...]
The Asheville Police Department urges residents and visitors to avoid parks and flood-affected areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, as they remain unsafe due to significant hazards. Flood damage across the city has left many parks and trails unsafe, with risks including damaged infrastructure, unstable ground, hidden debris, poor lighting, and the absence of public facilities. Some [...]
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If you are attending the event here are some tips to know before you go. Update August 13 4:22 p.m. – On Wednesday, August 14th, significant traffic is expected in downtown Asheville due to the Trump campaign event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. To ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic, we remind [...]
We can all take steps around our property to help reduce crime. For Crime Prevention Tips and more, check out our safety and emergency preparedness page under the Services tab on the City of Asheville website homepage. A great first step is employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices in and around your [...]