The Appalachian Police Department (APD) supports the university's academic mission by working in partnership with the campus community to prevent crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life on campus. The department's philosophy is one of proactive community engagement, collaboration and customer service, holding the safety and health of Appalachian's community members as its top priorities. State-certified police officers, security officers and civilian employees comprise the department, and this team of professionals helps to create and maintain an inclusive sense of belonging for all members of the Appalachian Community — students, faculty, staff and visitors. Additionally, through its efforts, the department aims to be a leader in innovative public safety ideas and strategies.
Message from the Chief
On behalf of the men and women of the Appalachian State University Police Department, welcome to our website. We are extremely proud to play an important role in providing a safe environment in support of the Appalachian academic mission. Our philosophy is one of proactive community engagement, collaboration and customer service.
Our department consists of state-certified police officers, security officers, and civilian employees who work in partnership with our entire community to prevent crime, solve problems, and improve the quality of life on campus. Our police officers and security officers conduct bicycle, foot and vehicle patrols on campus 24 hours per day throughout the year. We strive to become a leader in innovative public safety ideas and strategies. Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping create and maintain a strong, inclusive sense of pride and belonging in our Appalachian community of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
We encourage you to browse our site to learn more about our department and the many safety related programs and educational opportunities offered. Please feel free to contact me, or any member of our team, regarding campus safety issues or ideas related to ways in which we can improve our service to the members of the Appalachian community.
It’s great to be a Mountaineer!
Sincerely,
Johnny Brown
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
Phone: 828-262-6436
brownjm@appstate.edu