According to the Associated Press, there has been an increase in hiring police officers in 2023 since the COVID-19 pandemic and the killing of George Floyd.
Two of the 14 suspects charged in a massive theft ring operation that happened in 2022 have accepted plea deals, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said.
On Thursday, all Asheville City Council members except Kim Roney and Antanette Mosley signed a letter regarding solutions for public safety in the community. The letter mentioned approaches in preventing crime and investing in the police department.