The Community Resource Unit acts as the liaison between the Boone Police Department and the community we serve. They assists with community relations, public education, crime prevention, neighborhoods or other area specific problem solving and helps with coordination of other Town services to promote a professional response to the residents of Boone. Other duties include acting as a liaison with clubs and associations within Appalachian State University, the local schools, places of worship and other groups, develop and/or participate in community events, conduct crime prevention functions such as security reviews and tips to home and business owners, alarm ordinance management and be an overall asset to the Boone Police Department.