Asheville Expands Public Housing Safety Initiative with Focus on Community Support

Asheville -- June 30, 2026: Six Asheville police officers will soon begin full-time patrols in the city's public housing communities as part of a yearlong pilot program aimed at improving public safety, reducing crime, and strengthening relationships with residents.While the additional police presence has received the most attention, the initiative is part of a broader effort involving the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA), local government, and community organizations that prov