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In the wake of seven police shootings, Anchorage community members discuss reforms

Alaska’s biggest police force has had an unusual string of seven incidents this year where its officers have opened fire in the line of duty, killing four people.

Alaska Public Media’s Jeremy Hsieh reports that the shootings have renewed scrutiny of the Anchorage Police Department, as well as public outcry for reforms and more accountability.

Jeremy Hsieh is the training editor of the Alaska Desk.
Reach Jeremy at jhsieh@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8428.