SPECIAL EPISODE: Congressman Chuck Edwards' 'Anti-Crime Summit'

Asheville's rising rate of violent crime inspired US Congressman Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing Western North Carolina, to convene what he billed an 'Anti-Crime Summit.' The forum happened this past Friday at Ferguson Hall, on the main campus of A-B Tech.The Overlook brings you this edited version, focusing largely on voices from Asheville. The complete, two-hour forum is available to our Patreon supporters. You’ll hear about the roots and underlying causes behind the spike in crime, the challenges of battling this crime and what some panelists touted as victories and hopeful signs.In addition to Edwards, panelists included:Mark Buchanan, Clay County SheriffDavid Denninger, Assistant District Attorney, Buncombe CountyVan Duncan, former Buncombe County SheriffBill Hollingsed, Executive Director, NC Association Chiefs of PoliceHelen Hyatt, Asheville Coalition for Public SafetyEsther Manheimer, Asheville MayorQuentin MIller, Buncombe County SheriffAndrew Murray, District Attorney, Henderson-Polk-Transylvania countiesJohn Pritchard, Assistant US Attorney for Western District of NCCaleb Rudow, NC Representative District 116Bob Schurmeier, Director of NC State Bureau of InvestigationChris Swecker, former director, NC field office of the FBIZach Wallace, vice-president of public policy, Asheville Chamber of CommerceDavid Zack, Asheville Police Department ChiefSupport the showSupport The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023