In this episode​, "Getting to Know" Captain Janice Hawkins from the Finance and Support Division. Also, Officer Isiah Senyak with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. The "History Minute with Hannah Silberman” features a line-of-d...

In this episode​, we celebrate April as Scottish-American Heritage Month with Retired Officer Keith McCulloch, who has been with the APD for 37 years. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we'll explore that with Sergeant Scott ...

September 27, 2024, is a day never to be forgotten in Western North Carolina. The devastation wrought by what's been described as a geological event changed the landscape and the people that call the mountains their home. On the 6-month anniver...

In this episode​, as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we’ll feature the first female Deputy Chief at the Asheville Police Department, Jackie Stepp. Hannah Silberman tells the story of the first sworn female officer at the APD in ...

In this episode​, as we celebrate March as Women's History Month, in the Getting To Know segment, learn what unique distinction SPO Mackenzie Galyean has earned. Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Kora both have something to say ab...

In this episode, as we continue celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, "Getting To Know" the longest-tenured employee of the APD, Detective Sonia Escobedo. Hannah Silberman is back with another "History Minute". R...

In this episode, as ​we continue to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, we introduce "The History Minute with Hannah Silberman". We'll get to know one of our newest officers, Emily Pontiakos. Captain ​Brandon Moo...

The Asheville Police Department was officially established in 1875, making 2025 our 150th Anniversary. In this episode, with a nod to history, we get to know the longest-tenured Senior Police Officer, Tracy Edmonds. Accreditation Manager Hannah...

In Episode 10, Lt. James Boyce of Recruitment and Development, shares good news about the incoming class of recruits, our largest in over 5 years. The Holiday Booze It And Lose It campaign is underway. Led by the NC Governor's Highway Safety Pr...

In this episode, we find out what's happening in the Community Engagement Division from Senior Police Officer Christopher Strumolo, "Getting To Know" Sgt. Jonathan Collins, and the latest edition of "Ask The Chief" with Chief Mike Lamb.

In this special edition of the APD Pod Squad, Capt. Brandon Moore joins us for a conversation about the vital role of drones during search and recovery in the days and weeks following Helene. We need to thank the companies that stepped up and o...

In this special episode of the APD Pod Squad, we sit down with the Mayor of Asheville, Esther Manheimer. It's been a month of trials and triumphs, challenges and champions, following the devastating storms of Helene that changed our lives and A...

Special Edition Episode 3; 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 includes the latest on garbage and debris collection, water and power restoration, plus a conversation with Chief of Police Mike Lamb. His thoughts...

The latest episode of 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is now available. The latest on garbage collection, water restoration, and more. Plus, a conversation with Capt. Joe Silberman of the APD Criminal Inves...

The first of many focusing on the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Information and conversations with key members of leadership from the Asheville Police Department, Fire Department, and City of Asheville. In this episode, I'm joined by Ashevi...

Getting to Know SPO LaKeisha Hawes, and discovering her unique collection. Sgt. Brian Hogan with what's happening in Community Engagement, including National Coffee With a Cop Day. And Detective Sam DeGrave returns for Part 2 of the manhunt for...

Getting to Know Senior Police Officer Isiah Senyak, and the circuitous way the native of Berkley, CA, became a member of the APD. Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of Ask The Chief. We'll meet the DC's, Dep...

Welcome to the APD Pod Squad! We'll talk with Chief Mike Lamb about his career, growing up in Asheville, and the "Ask The Chief" feature. Also, Lt Josh Meindl previews cold cases, Capt Jonathan Brown shares the latest from Community Engagement,...

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