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 covers Anchorage with an emphasis on housing, homelessness, infrastructure and development. Reach him atjhsieh@alaskapublic.orgor 907-550-8428. Read more about Jeremyhere.
