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The sow was the fourteenth brown bear killed in Sitka this season, and the second killed by a resident rather than by wildlife authorities.

The three animals had been active throughout Sitka for the past month before trying to enter homes on consecutive days.

Former Sitka police detective Ryan Silva filed suit claiming he was harassed and demoted after calling out irregularities.

Though he’s not yet filed a lawsuit, the lawyer representing Franklin Hoogendorn intends to bring his case before a Sitka jury.

Part of the bureau’s mandate is to investigate color of law abuses. Color of law describes someone given authority by a local, state or federal agency.

According to city attorney Robin Koutchak, the Sitka Police Department requested the review directly and the investigation began Monday.

It’s not pretty to watch. Sitka police chief Sheldon Schmitt is candid about that.