Dozens of convicted criminals have been hired as cops in Alaska communities.
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The Big Story
Thu. Jul 18, 2019
In one Alaska community, where priests and church volunteers sexually abused a generation of children in the '60s and '70s, and the 2017 death of a teenage girl has gone unsolved, all seven of the current police officers have been convicted of domestic violence
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The Village Where Every Cop Has Been Convicted of Domestic Violence
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Dozens of convicted criminals have been hired as cops in Alaska communities. Often, they are the only applicants. In Stebbins, every cop has a criminal record, including the chief.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
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The announcement comes a month after U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr visited the state to hear concerns about a lack of police in rural communities. The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica reported that one in three Alaska communities lacks local law enforcement.
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Discussing Alaska’s Long History of Sexual Violence Is One Step Toward Seeking Solutions
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Seventy people, including elders and Alaska public officials, gathered in Kotzebue for a public conversation on a well-known but rarely discussed statewide problem.
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“Enough Is Enough”: Native Leaders Ask William Barr to Help Fix Alaska’s Law Enforcement Crisis
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At a gathering in Anchorage, the U.S. attorney general said he would work to provide greater security in rural areas.
by Alex Demarban and Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
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At least one in three Alaska villages has no local law enforcement. Sexual abuse runs rampant, public safety resources are scarce, and Governor Mike Dunleavy wants to cut the budget.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
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How We Tallied Alaska Villages Without Local Law Enforcement
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We asked more than 500 organizations representing 195 communities if they employ a police officer of any kind. Of that number, 70 communities reported having no police at some point in 2019.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, and Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica
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Why We’re Investigating Sexual Violence in Alaska
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Something has changed in the way Alaskans talk about sexual assault. A yearlong partnership between the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica aims to highlight the stories of violence and survival in the final frontier.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
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Have You Experienced Sexual Violence in Alaska? We’d Like To Hear Your Story.
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The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica have teamed up to listen. Do you work with victims, in government or law enforcement? We need to hear from you, too.
by Adriana Gallardo, ProPublica, and Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
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