The Crime Analysis Unit is responsible for maintaining information on crime trends and patterns. This division produces crime maps, graphs and tables to Patrol and Criminal Investigations personnel. This unit also provides information to citizens on crime in their neighborhoods. This unit coordinates the records function of the department. They are responsible for maintaining accident reports, incident reports and alarm response information.
Reports are available at headquarters.
The Communications Unit is staffed by a team of highly trained communications specialists. They are trained to handle a variety of police, fire and medical emergency and non-emergency calls for service. They are responsible for receiving, prioritizing and sending appropriate assistance to citizens of the City of Asheville. The 25 non-sworn employees in this unit are certified by the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission and are responsible for both police and fire communications. This unit handles the property and evidence needs of the department.