 Attractive to hip and creative young people as well as to hip and creative retirees, Asheville has been listed in both Rolling Stone and Modern Maturity as an ideal place to live or visit. The open and accepting character of the city is evidenced by the many lifestyles and beliefs that coexist peacefully there. The art scene is especially active, and Asheville has become a mecca for potters, painters and musicians, with much of the current creativity inspired by the folk art and old ballads of early Scottish, English and Scots-Irish settlers. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Asheville certainly offers the best to its visitors.
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Asheville Police Department Seeks Re-Accreditation |
The Asheville Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.
Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The session will be conducted at City Hall, 1st Floor North Conference Room, 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, North Carolina 28801.
Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling (828) 271-6184 on Monday, August 25, 2008 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team.
Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Asheville Police Department. Local contact is Lt. Rae Ferguson,(828) 251-4037.
Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Asheville Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to the Commission on Accreditation on Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-2215 or e-mail
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It’s time to sign up for the fall Citizens Police Academy
The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy.
The academy, offered for free twice a year, gives participants insight into the philosophy, policies, and guiding principals of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing the APD’s services in the community.
The class is designed to gives residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement, as well as an up-close opportunity to offer insights, ideas and solutions.
The academy lasts for 11 consecutive weeks, with three-hour classes held on Thursdays. The course consists of basic classroom instruction, presentations, and demonstrations on topics such as criminal investigations, constitutional and criminal law, use of force, departmental structure and defensive tactics. Participants will also be able to ride with police officers on patrol.
Evening classes begin Thursday, Sept 11, from 6-9 p.m.
Day classes will be offered from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesdays starting Sept. 9, depending on the number of applicants.
Those wishing to participate must apply and be accepted. The final day of the class ends with a ceremony and each graduate receives a framed certificate. About 40 people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy in May. For more information or an application, contact Officer Allen Dunlap at 828-259-5834 or
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