Asheville Police Department: Culture

Enhancement Plan

Moving Forward Together

Wade K. Wood

Vision Statement
The Asheville Police Department is a professional
organization with exceptional staff. We are
committed to the philosophy of Community
Oriented Policing and we strive to provide the
highest standard of professional services, in a
respectful, professional and unbiased manner to
all people in the City of Asheville, internal and
external.

Three Enhancement Areas

Reestablish Trust
Effective Communications
Empowerment

Reestablish Trust
Internal

Chief Demonstrates Commitment to the APD

Meet with representatives of employee organizations.
Open Minded with Open Door Policy

Create Chiefs Leadership Team

Disciplinary Process
Internal Affairs Policy

Command Staff to Engage with Employees

Monthly Roll Calls and Quarterly Meetings
Weekly Visits of Work Units

Reestablish Trust
External

Engage Community

Weekly and Monthly Meetings host and coordinate

Social Media Updates on Neighborhood Criminal Activity

Community Awareness Training for Staff

Partner with Community Action Groups
Perspectives on Life in Asheville

Community Events
Educational Events
Safety Events

Effective Communication
Internal

Distribute Agendas and Minutes to All staff

Whiteboard List of Weekly Goals
Uniform Reporting Systems

Identify Unit Representatives

Forward Positive Peer Actions

Communications Specialist to Publicize via Social Media

Organizational Structure and Expectations

Ensure that All Know Each Others Scope
Organizational Structure and Functions Guide

Effective Communication
External

Weekly Releases of APD Activities

Develop a Neighborhood Social Media Update

Communication Specialist Press Releases

Actively Engage in Community Meetings

Identify Avenues to Address Concerns
Racial Justice Coalition and Stop The Violence

Facilitate Community Sharing of Information

Enable Texting of Criminal Activity
Critical to Effectively Police

Empowerment
Internal

Advisory Team to Identify Areas for Improvement

Creatively Reward Problem Solvers
Days Off, Dinner, and Bonuses

Advisory Team to Create Career Development Plan

Clear Plan for Progression at All Levels
Leadership and Management Certificate Programs

Staff to Identify Process Improvements

Property and Evidence
Improve Functionality and Accountability

Empowerment
External

Key Partners for Recruitment and Mentoring

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Regional Colleges and Universities

Partner with Advocacy Groups to Reduce Crime

Co-Sponsor Awareness Events
Stop the Violence and Campaign for Southern Equality

Host Problem Solving Meetings and Forums

Domestic Violence Resources
LGBTQ Resources

Conclusion
The empowerment of staff and demonstration
of trust in staff by the Chief, in conjunction
with community partners will go a long way to
enhance the Culture of the Asheville Police
Department and our relationships with our
community.