The Asheville Police Department invites residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy. This free program gives participants insight into the philosophy and policies that govern the APD’s service to the community. The class is designed to give residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement, as well as an [...]
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. August 3, media representatives are invited to attend rapid deployment training. The training, which has involved the Asheville Police Department, Asheville Fire Department and Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services, will take place at the Career Technical Education building beside Asheville High School (419 McDowell St., Asheville). There will be opportunity [...]
In fiscal year 2015-2016, the Asheville Police Department responded to 116,977 calls for service, resulting in 10,550 police reports and 4,920 arrests. Take a look at this snapshot of APD at work. Our officers participated in 10,842 hours of training, including training in body-worn cameras, rapid deployment, crisis intervention and implicit bias. Fiscal year 2015-2016 also marked [...]
Firefighters and police officers from North and South Carolina will cycle approximately 460 miles in five days to pay tribute to fallen brothers and sisters from the Carolinas. Riders will head out on July 25 from Columbia, S.C., and will end their journey on July 29 Raleigh. Several Asheville Firefighters and Asheville Police Officers are among [...]
On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in new officers. These recent Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduates will now move on to 16 weeks of field training, where they ride with a field training officer and gain firsthand experience in the field. The new officers are: Leigh Cordell, Steven Escobedo, Vincent Garretto, Joshua Gibson, [...]
In an effort to continue sharing information regarding the July 2, 2016, officer-involved shooting in Deaverview Apartments, the Asheville Police Department would like to inform citizens of the current status of the investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the incident. The SBI has control over Mr. Williams’ body, his personal effects and [...]
The Asheville Police Department recognizes the importance of sharing information. The following information is being made available to the public on our website regarding the July 2, 2016, officer involved shooting in Deaverview Apartments: 1. The Asheville Police Department’s Use of Force Policy 2. Press releases and statements from the Chief of Police Anyone who witnessed the incident [...]
Beginning July 1, the Asheville Police Department has the capability to accept text messages to 9-1-1. This allows individuals who are unable to dial 9-1-1 to make contact with emergency services. Once a person has contacted 9-1-1 via text message — and requested whatever assistance is needed — there will be a series of texts back [...]
The Asheville Police Department would like to make citizens aware that beginning the week of July 4, the members of the Asheville Police Department’s Housing Unit will participate in a 30-day trial of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program. This unit was chosen for the trial period because of their high level of contact with [...]
The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with the Asheville Fire Department and Buncombe County EMS, are participating in a rapid deployment exercise at the current Isaac Dickson Elementary School (90 Montford Avenue) today, June 28, and Wednesday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this exercise officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will be [...]
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. In this video, Sgt. Scott Pruett with the Asheville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit discusses motorcycle awareness on Town Mountain Road. This popular road for motorcyclists has a 35 mph speed limit. It’s a residential area also popular with bicyclists. Be cautious and observe motorcycles during their seasonal return to our [...]
ASHEVILLE — From April 23-30, more than 275 law enforcement, EMS and security bike professionals from across the United States, one U.S. territory and the province of Ontario will descend on Asheville for the 26th annual International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) conference. The classroom portion of the conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza [...]