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Study Investigates Two Decades Of APD Officer-Involved Shootings
A study released today of Anchorage police shootings over the past 20 years has produced conflicting data. Although minority citizens are disproportionately involved in police shootings, the majority shot by officers were white. The study attempts to show the recipe for officer-involved shootings and says vehicles are used as weapons in many cases.
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Family of Man Shot By Anchorage Police Sues
The family of man fatally shot by Anchorage police is suing the police department, officers and the city, claiming reckless, excessive force was used.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 21, 2013
Legislator Office Money Policy Changes; Redistricting Saga May Be Close To Ending; McGrath Skeletons Found To Be 1,000 Years Old; Family of Man Shot By Anchorage Police Sues; Amendment Would Let Military Prosecutors Handle Sexual Assault Reports; ASD Surveys Community On Budget Cuts; Organization Becoming Difficult For Fishermen, Scientists Partnerships; New Book Celebrates 25 Years of Collaborative Science; Two Bucks For A Turkey Huck
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APD Alleges Man Pointed Gun Before Second Deadly Shooting of 2013
Anchorage Police Department officials say the man shot and killed by officers in a downtown supermarket parking lot Friday night had a semi-automatic handgun. The man was identified as Detlef Wulf, a 27 year old with a long criminal record. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has the story.
Officers Study Science Behind Deadly Force
Law enforcement officers from across the state have spent the past two days in a training on the use of deadly force. The workshop comes after two deadly, high-profile suspect shootings by Anchorage Police officers in 2012. As KSKA's Daysha Eaton reports, the training is focused on science.
UPDATED STORY: Near Riot Goes Unreported, to be Discussed at Community Forum
UPDATE: Anchorage Police Chief Mark Mew now says that additional police reports have surfaced regarding the fight and what he characterized as a near riot that took place at Lyons Park in the Mountainview neighborhood on July 28.
Anchorage Police and Deadly Force
When an APD officer killed a man threatening him with a stick, community members began asking how and when deadly force is appropriate in our community. Anchorage Chief Mark Mew joins host Charles Wohlforth, to talk about how our officers do their work, and when they can make the decision to take a life.
KSKA: Wednesday 8/29 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Anchorage Shootings Topic of Town Hall Meeting
A town hall meeting to discuss recent police shootings in Anchorage is set for Thursday. Officials, including the Police Chief and the Mayor, plan to attend. Community organizers say it is step in the right direction.
Alaska News Nightly: July 18, 2012
Gov. Parnell Letting Federal Government Run Health Insurance Exchange; Native Leaders Seek Federal Help In Dealing With Climate Change; Blessing Ceremony Held For Gastineau Remains; Search For Tsunami Debris Moves North; Anchorage Shootings Topic of Town Hall Meeting; Famous Carver Amos Wallace’s Documents Headed For Public Archive; ASPCA Looking For New Location; Sitka Camp Delivers Science To Young Learners
Meeting Planned to Address Shootings
A public meeting is planned for later this month about recent police shootings in Anchorage. Polynesian Community members say they are satisfied with a preliminary meeting over the shootings Friday. Saturday they held a rally to draw attention to their cause.
APD Shootings Spark Rally, Community Concern
The Polynesian community is leading a Rally to raise awareness about recent shootings by Anchorage Police Officers. Protesters want the APD to adopt a policy of shooting to disarm rather than to kill. But the APD says that’s not likely.
Alaska News Nightly: July 5, 2012
Runner Missing After Mt. Marathon Race; Troopers Shoot Man Brandishing Gun In Wasilla; APD Shootings Spark Rally, Community Concern; Alaska Teachers Attend National Education Association Conference; More Fire Crews To Assist With Lower 48 Blazes; Scientists Search For Answers To Low Chinook Runs; Assessment Aims To Document Arctic Biodiversity; Earliest Matanuska Valley Residents Shrouded in Mystery; Alaska Territorial Guard Gains Recognition With Bethel Memorial