What we do

 

 

Department Mission and Guiding Principles

We provide the highest level of police services in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life. We provide public safety and maintain order, enforce the laws of North Carolina, uphold the United States Constitution, and support National security. We adhere to the guiding principles of integrity, fairness, respect, and professionalism.

Guiding Principles:

  • Integrity – honesty, compassion, trust, and accountability. Police Officers have the courage to do what is morally, ethically, and legally right regardless of risk.
  • Fairness  – The Police Department will treat everyone impartially without favoritism or bias.
  • Respect – The Police Department will treat everyone with dignity and courtesy without prejudice.
  • Professionalism – The Police Department will deliver quality services through cooperation, open communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Asheville Police Department is a CALEA-accredited agency.


If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

If you have a question, issue, or don’t know who to contact you can reach the Asheville Police Department Communications Center 24/7/365 on the non-emergency line at 828-252-1110.

How to submit a tip to the police.


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Submit a Trespass Letter to the Police

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.

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. 

Apply to the Junior Police Academy

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

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City of Asheville announces Mike Lamb to serve as Police Chief

Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell is pleased to announce that Mike Lamb, who has served as the Interim Police Chief since December 2023, has accepted the permanent position of Police Chief. Chief Lamb has served the Asheville community for more than 26 years, rising through the ranks beginning as a patrol officer and most recently promoted [...]

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