Rural Alaska communities suffer some of the highest rates of violence and lawlessness in the country. Many communities have no local law enforcement and can wait days for state troopers to reach them to assist. Recently Attorney General William Barr visited southwest Alaska communities and pledged millions in emergency funds to begin addressing the problem. We’ll ask what else is needed on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Lloyd Miller, tribal rights lawyer
- Walt Monegan, former Alaska State Public Safety Commissioner
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
