From Staff Reports ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Two months after rolling out the Asheville Police Department’s “Downtown Plan,” officials reported on June 26 a visible increase in foot and bike patrols. The initiative targets quality-of-life concerns—such as public drug use and trespassing—while collaborating with mental health resources to connect individuals in crisis with appropriate services. While some downtown business-owners and stakeholders report…
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