Asheville / North Carolina / United States
The Asheville Police Department, established in 1849, maintains social order and peace, as well as provides law enforcement services. It provides services for the protection of residents lives and property, as well as deterrence, detection and investigation of criminal activities. The Asheville Police Department provides online crime statistics and maps, as well as crime reporting applications. The department serves various writs, processes, orders, subpoenas and other civil papers for local courts and other county and state departments. The Asheville Police Department, located in Asheville, N.C., handles issues related to drug abuse, animal control, fingerprinting, sexual offenses, shoplifting, identity theft, and traffic and parking law enforcement.