Crime & Courts

Nov 08 2018
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Haines Police Department

Haines Police once again authorized to respond to calls outside the townsite

By | Crime & Courts, Local Government, Public Safety, Southeast

Two weeks ago, Haines ordered borough police not to provide service outside the Haines townsite. On Tuesday, the assembly decided police can respond to calls outside the townsite if there is an articulable crime in progress or an imminent threat to life or property.

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Nov 04 2018
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Despite progress, Alaska lacks resources to handle rape kit backlog

By | Crime & Courts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, State Government

The state is chipping away at thousands of backlogged and untested sexual assault kits. But officials stress that recent progress is partially due to one-time grant funds, and that it needs more resources to keep up with rising demands for DNA testing in violent and sexual crimes.

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Nov 02 2018
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Republican Mike Dunleavy, left, and Democrat Mark Begich participate in a debate Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, hosted by Alaska Public Media and KTUU Channel 2.

To cut crime, candidates weigh adding troopers, increasing drug treatment

By | Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Crime & Courts, Election Coverage, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Recent debates have focused on the criminal justice overhaul passed two years ago, known as Senate Bill 91. Both candidates offer distinct visions for reform.

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