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Police report highlights high call volumes at apartment complexes; committee to monitor
Summary
Hendersonville police showed the committee a list of addresses with elevated call counts, noting that apartment complexes and several commercial addresses account for many calls; staff will continue monitoring and consider outreach to landlords and businesses.
Hendersonville police presented data showing that apartment complexes and some commercial addresses make up a disproportionate share of calls for service. The department said concentrated populations and vehicle burglaries explain higher call counts at multi-unit complexes.
Police noted that some businesses have been reluctant to pursue prosecution for shoplifting; the department will continue outreach to encourage cooperation with loss-prevention and prosecution. For rental properties, officers described past efforts to contact property owners and encourage lease enforcement; enforcement is harder when management companies are remote.
The committee asked police to monitor call volumes for six months and explore targeted engagement with property managers and businesses to reduce repeat calls while ensuring residents still report legitimate emergencies.
