APD Opens Doors to Controversial $1.1M 'Real Time Intelligence Center' Following Transparency Backlash

Asheville -- June 3, 2026: APD Facing intense public scrutiny and a deeply divided community, the Asheville Police Department (APD) is shifting its public relations strategy. The department is launching a series of bi-weekly public tours and educational sessions inside its upcoming Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) starting tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, 2026.The decision to invite the public inside the facility comes on the heels of a highly contested Asheville City Council vote on May 12, 2026