The U.S. Attorney General’s security detail outnumbered the number of village public safety officers in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta — a region roughly the size of Oregon.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Felony charges climb to 13 in sexual assault case against Sitka doctor
Two more felony sexual assault charges have been brought against a Sitka physician, bringing the total now to 13.
U.S. Attorney General Barr says ‘very basics of public safety are lacking in the villages’
Barr said he’ll return to Washington with “a sense of urgency” to address public safety issues in rural Alaska.
‘Enough is enough’: AG Barr hears from Alaska Native leaders about rural justice problems
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is in Alaska this week, learning about law enforcement challenges in rural areas. He declined to comment on the Mueller investigation on Wednesday.
If you’ve reported a sexual assault to Alaska State Troopers, this researcher wants to hear from you
Alaska has one of the nation’s highest rates of sexual assault, and the state wants to improve how it responds to people who report these crimes to state troopers. A researcher leading a study on the topic is asking for help.
Lawless: One in three Alaska villages have no local police
At least 1 in 3 Alaska villages has no local law enforcement. Sexual abuse runs rampant, public safety resources are scarce, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to cut the budget.