How to Report a Crime

You should report suspicious or criminal activity or other emergencies to the Appalachian State University Police Department by dialing "8000", or by stopping at our offices, currently located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck. Our professional and courteous staff is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Holidays.

Reports of crimes made to other campus officials, such as the staff of Residence Life, professors and counselors should also be referred to the University Police. Crimes reported to the University Police will be investigated and the perpetrator(s) will either be prosecuted, referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for discipline under the Student Code of Conduct, or both.

Reports of felony violations and certain misdemeanor violations which occur on campus are reported monthly to the Division of Criminal Information of the State Bureau of Investigations.

HOW TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT A CRIME OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

To anonymously report a crime or suspicious activity to University Police, click here.

You may also anonymously report a crime or suspicious activity through Watauga County Crime Stoppers.  Crime Stoppers may pay up to $1,000.00 cash for information that leads to the arrest of anyone who commits a crime, that leads to the recovery of stolen property, seizure of drugs, or the location of wanted persons.
To anonymously report a crime to Crime Stoppers, call 828-268-6959.