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Go on patrol with the COPS Team in Candler as they meet with local community members and businesses to get an idea of how to improve the safety and law enforcement presence in the area.
COPS is the Community Oriented Policing Service, and their teams are committed to building trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and communities. They are critical to public safety, ensuring all stakeholders work together to address our nations crime challenges. When police and communities collaborate, they more effectively address underlying issues, change negative behavior patterns, and allocate results.
To see the results of the investigations and outreach from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office COPS Team, or for updates on when and where they will focus next, visit buncombecounty.org/sheriff.