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APD reports multi-year drops in violent crime; council honors Chief Mike Lamb at his final committee meeting
Summary
APD told the Public Safety Committee violent crime is at a five‑year low and cited increased officer proactivity; the committee also recognized Chief Mike Lamb’s 28 years with APD and his leadership during recent storms and recovery efforts.
The Asheville Police Department reported on Nov. 20 that year‑to‑date violent crime is at a five‑year low and that officer-initiated activity has increased, while property crimes have ticked up slightly.
Chief Mike Lamb told the Public Safety Committee that quarterly violent crime declined about 8% compared with last year and that a five‑year comparison shows a roughly 28% decline, which he attributed to proactive…
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