Long-Time APD Officer Retires

Lt. Dave Parker. Photo by Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage

After nearly 18 years on the force, Lt. Dave Parker is retiring from the Anchorage Police Department. Today is his last day.

Lt Parker has been the public information officer for APD for the past four years and was a detective before that. He is also a member of the clergy. He says being a cop is like being a pastor. It’s a helping profession.

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