“APD chooses to provide an example where its officers assessed an assault suspect, but they conveniently forget to mention that they’re also surveying what seems to be any political gathering that happens in downtown Asheville, regardless of size.”
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Traffic investigators could help alleviate APD staffing woes
House Bill 140 allows the city of Asheville to train and recruit civilians to respond to minor traffic accidents.
Letter: The problem with highway banners
“While hanging a banner over a highway may seem trivial to some, the hazard created could be quite serious.”
Letter: Question the priorities of APD and DA’s office
“The purpose of this letter is … to motivate city/county residents to question the priorities of the APD and the DA in these times of staff shortages and increased serious crime, along with the dire situation of homelessness in Asheville.”
Citizen group coalesces around police support
Shared concerns about crime and an understaffed Asheville Police Department fostered an unusual alliance in today’s partisan times. An advocacy group called Asheville Coalition for Public Safety formed in October, bringing together community members of all political stripes who are concerned about crime, mental health, drug use and the unhoused population.
Letter: First the world, then Asheville?
“According to Bill Branyon’s channeling of Lord Robert Cecil, if we would just lay down our arms, peace would break out all over the world.”
Asheville budget hearing marked by low turnout
The occasion typically sees dozens of residents making their cases for enhanced spending or budget cuts on a range of city services, but was uncharacteristically quiet during the May 23 meeting of Asheville City Council.
Budget hearing comes before Asheville Council May 23
The hearing will offer residents the chance to weigh in on the spending plan, first unveiled May 9.
Firearms experts discuss rise of ghost guns in Asheville
Ghost gun kits and other homemade firearms exist in a legal gray area, says Asheville Police Capt. Joe Silberman. That loophole creates the potential for the weapons to end up in the wrong hands.
Letter: We don’t need ‘Cop City’
“We don’t need or want our local police getting such training.”
Letter: Asheville FM fosters free speech on shows
“It is important to note that Asheville FM does not take a stand on issues or editorialize but allows free speech among our individually produced shows.”
Letter: City’s radio support creates conflict of interest
“We feel it is a conflict of interest for one city entity to sponsor a station that promotes a ‘weekly anarchist show’ with what appears to be a very anti-police agenda.”
Letter: Asheville’s issues stem from poor leadership
“In my view, the overly tolerant approach to vagrancy and lack of concern relative to soaring bond issues, financed by property taxes, in Asheville can be traced to poor leadership.”
Council to consider South Slope Vision Plan
Some projects outlined in the plan include a gateway to reconnect McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium with downtown, public art installations and commemoration of the neighborhood’s African American history. The plan does not include specific funding commitments for capital projects or investments.
Letter: National Guard could help with downtown safety
“Why not bring in the National Guard to help assist the Asheville Police Department in the downtown area?”
Letter: The dynamic of ‘travelers’ and police
“The lack of regular patrolling invites chaos and boundary testing. This has been a long-running issue and can only be solved by a community united by bold government leadership.”
Letter: Improving dreadful downtown Asheville
“Hire 40% more policemen, pay them a salary so they can live in Asheville and put them where they are needed the most — downtown Asheville.”
Letter: Guaranteed results for downtown’s woes
“Want to see immediate improvements to the ghastly state of downtown Asheville?”
Letter: How quickly can downtown be saved (again)?
“How could things have gotten this bad without intervention? How quickly will this situation of fear and crime be turned around?”
Letter: Asheville should try Japan’s policing approach
“Koban policing puts beat cops on the ground where they interact and get to know residents, visitors and even the unhoused in an effort to keep a city running smoothly, while anticipating and mitigating crime.”
Safety, transit concerns raised at first Asheville budget meeting
Tom Tesser was one of several commenters from the Asheville Coalition for Public Safety, a recently formed advocacy group that looks to build support for the APD. Five of the nine speakers on budget matters sought larger salaries for police officers and shared their personal experiences of downtown crime and safety issues.