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Anchorage Police Department Releases Worn Body Cameras Draft

Anchorage Police Department Releases Worn Body Cameras Draft

The Anchorage Police Department has released a draft copy of the proposed Body-Worn Cameras policy. You can find the draft below, or it can be found in the APD policies and procedures manual titled 3.10.110 Body-Worn Cameras. The Anchorage Police Department says that the information in

Bronson Campaign Further Amends APOC Reports

Bronson Campaign Further Amends APOC Reports

The Bronson for Mayor campaign has further amended its APOC filings ahead of an APOC staff report due later this month. An amendment to a Seven Day Report filed June 3, 2021, notes that the campaign was amending its report to "update debt and expense data provided." The

The Radical Right's Assault on Voting Couldn't be More un-American

The Radical Right's Assault on Voting Couldn't be More un-American

The radical-right movement in Anchorage masquerades as a group of well-meaning ‘Conservatives’ who claim to have the city’s best interest at heart. It is a group of individuals that has long existed but became emboldened during the Trump era. You remember Donald Trump, right? One year ago,

APD Bungles Personal Information of 11,402 People

APD Bungles Personal Information of 11,402 People

A statement issued by the Anchorage Police Department (APD) says 11,402 people will be notified that personal information provided in traffic collision reports was uploaded to LexisNexis, a third-party vendor used by APD — in unredacted form. APD says they first became aware of the situation on February 15,

Bronson's Statement on Hate Symbols Falls Flat

Bronson's Statement on Hate Symbols Falls Flat

A press release issued by Anchorage Mayor-Elect David Bronson in response to swastika stickers that were found at the entrance of Mad Myrna's bar and the Alaska Jewish Museum doesn't go far enough. Bronson's statement on the swastika stickers is 44 words long

Anchorage Assembly Hosting Two Town Halls on B3 Zoning Change

Anchorage Assembly Hosting Two Town Halls on B3 Zoning Change

The Anchorage Assembly is hosting two town hall meetings to take public input about two critical ordinances coming before the Assembly on Tuesday, June 8.

Sign of the Times: Bronson's Election Causes Earth to Vomit

Sign of the Times: Bronson's Election Causes Earth to Vomit

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled large parts of Alaska today after planet Earth could no longer stomach the election of David Bronson. "I'm sorry, I held it for as long as I could," Earth said when reached by email. "I really am sorry...I&