Official Facebook page of the Asheville Police Department.
The Asheville Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety and maintaining order; enforcing the laws of North Carolina, upholding the United States Constitution and enhancing national security. The City of Asheville is committed to supporting a safe city with safe neighborhoods.
Guiding Principles - The Asheville Police Department will achieve its mission by committing to excellence through:
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 the largest law enforcement agency in Western North Carolina, employing over 200 officers. If you have a life or death emergency please dial 9-1-1. Do not report emergencies or crime activity on Facebook as this page is not monitored 24/7.
