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App State to begin receiving on-campus 911 calls in fall 2024
Jan 12, 2024

Campus-based service is planned to improve response times, strengthen campus safety

App State Police introduces new Tesla patrol cars in transition to an electric fleet
Dec 12, 2023

Each car estimated to save more than $16K...

 

Meet Officer Greene and Officer Mitzi: The second K-9 team to join App State Police
Sep 6, 2023

Appalachian State University students, employees and visitors have come to know Lt.

App State Police welcomes Ericka Heath to Hickory campus — and back to her alma mater
Jul 24, 2023

Lieutenant Ericka Heath, an Appalachian State University alumna and a 20-year policing veteran, has returned to her alma mater to lead...

Suspect arrested for social media posts – no credible threat to campus
Mar 8, 2023

Suspect arrested for social media posts – no credible threat to campus

App State Police officers recognized for valor, lifesaving acts
Jan 21, 2023

Three App State Police officers recently received awards of distinction for outstanding service, valor and lifesaving efforts from...

App State Stands in Support of the Arts

App State Stands in Support of the Arts
Sep 23, 2022

Statement from Denise Ringler, Director of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, Dr. Shannon Campbell, Dean, College of Fine & Applied Art...

App State’s Police Officer Development Program jump-starts careers in policing
Mar 8, 2022

Mountaineer alumni say the Appalachian Police Officer Development Program (APDP) provided a jump-start to their policing careers, and grads of...

Appalachian Police Department hosts training to certify area officers to teach implicit bias training locally

Appalachian Police Department hosts training to certify area officers to teach implicit bias training locally
Sep 23, 2020

The Appalachian Police Department is sponsoring 15 Watauga County officers, including App State officers, to become Fair and Impartial Policing (...

Collaboration during COVID and beyond — local law enforcement share efforts to ensure safety

Collaboration during COVID and beyond — local law enforcement share efforts to ensure safety
Sep 18, 2020

The App State and Boone Police departments, along with the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, are increasing collaboration and communication t

Statement from Chief Andy Stephenson, App State Police

Statement from Chief Andy Stephenson, App State Police
Sep 5, 2020

As an officer of the law for more than 24 years, I am angered, sickened and ashamed by the actions of the police officers who are responsible for...

Appalachian Police Department named among top 25 in the nation for student safety

Appalachian Police Department named among top 25 in the nation for student safety
Feb 10, 2020

Safe Campus: The National Campus Safety Summit has recognized the Appalachian State University Police Department as one of the top 25 university...

Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class

Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Oct 1, 2019

Appalachian Police Academy celebrates its second graduating class and the graduates’ 100% pass rate on the North Carolina police officer cer