Filter & Search Search by keyword August 24, 2026 Take action: Review campus safety resources and make a plan While App State prioritizes your safety and well-being year-round, the fall semester offers a fresh opportunity to review campus safety resources. July 20, 2026 14 App State students graduate from inaugural UNC System Police Academy As inaugural graduates of the UNC System Police Academy, 14 App State students will begin serving part time with the Appalachian Police Department this fall. October 27, 2025 App State’s Police Officer Development Program prepares 15 new officers for service The eighth class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy comprises 15 graduates who are sworn North Carolina police officers working with APD. October 16, 2025 App State Police Officer Cashae Cook earns NC’s highest award for women in law enforcement Appalachian State University Police Officer Cashae Cook ’14 has been named Woman of the Year for 2025 by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association. September 18, 2025 Prepare and Plan for your Personal Safety Each year, colleges and universities throughout the country recognize September as National Campus Safety Awareness Month. January 29, 2025 UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards Four App State Police officers — Lt. Kevin Wilson, Sgt. Petey Hausley, Officer Tylor Greene and Officer Cameron Masin — received awards of distinction. January 28, 2025 Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State Watauga County native and veteran App State Police Officer Johnny Brown has been named director of public safety and chief of police at App State. September 1, 2024 20 recruits graduate from App State Police Academy, became sworn NC police officers The recruits are the 7th class to complete the academy as part of App State’s Police Officer Development Program
