Alaska Public Media © 2024. All rights reserved.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

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 reported on Anchorage for two years beginning in October 2022, but now trains and edits other public media reporters around the state through the Alaska Desk. Reach him at jhsieh@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8428.