Reporting to Law Enforcement

Reporting to Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement can provide support in responding to emergencies, processing Domestic Violence Protective Orders, and the pursuit of criminal charges.  

If pursuing criminal charges,  the police department from the area where the crime occurred should be contacted. Cases are stronger when people report closer to the time of assault. If a report is being made within three days of the assault occurring, the police may request that you undergo a forensic exam at the hospital. This exam can be helpful to the legal case and can yield more evidence. The  County District Attorney's Office will determine if there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges.

University Police

Individuals may file a complaint, request for hospital transportation, or file an official report with Appalachian State University Police. There are a number of ways you can file a report with App State Police Department:

Local Law Enforcement

Individuals may file a complaint, request for hospital transportation, or file an official report with Local Law Enforcement. For information pertaining to Local Law Enforcement Agencies, please see below: