Maj. Mike Yelton

Mike Yelton retired in 2023 as the Deputy Chief of Operations, and has been a member of the APD Motor Unit for twelve years. In his 25 years at APD, his career has included assignments in Patrol, Training, Drug Suppression, SWAT, and he was the Commander of the Hazardous Devices Team. He has ridden a variety of dirt and street motorcycles since childhood, and enjoys riding Harley Davidson Electra Glides both on and off duty.

Maj. Mike Yelton
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Asheville Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
Sgt. Scott Fry
Regional Coordinator
Sgt. Scott Pruett
Assessor
Maj. Mike Yelton
Assessor