Police Department in Watauga, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Appalachian State Police

Police Department

Boone, NC

Appalachian State Police provides campus crime reporting, emergency notifications, Mountaineer Safe Ride, and emergency blue-light phone access.

  • Appalachian State campus crime reports
  • students, faculty, staff, and visitors seeking campus safety assistance
  • campus emergency notifications and timely warnings

Watauga County Sheriff's Office

Police Department

Boone, NC

Watauga County Sheriff's Office provides primary law enforcement services in Watauga County and operates its office and detention center 24 hours daily.

  • urgent law enforcement needs in Watauga County
  • concealed handgun permit requests
  • handgun purchase permit requests

Emergency available

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FAQ

Who handles an emergency in Watauga County?

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office provides primary law enforcement services and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its office and detention center.

Where can I request a concealed handgun or handgun purchase permit in Watauga County?

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office handles both concealed handgun permits and handgun purchase permits. Administrative requests are listed as available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Where can I get employment fingerprinting in Watauga County?

Employment fingerprinting is one of the services listed by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office; administrative service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Who should Appalachian State students contact about a campus incident?

Appalachian State Police handles campus crime reporting and safety assistance for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, including emergency notifications, blue-light phones, and Mountaineer Safe Ride.