Protestors gathered outside of the Anchorage Police Department headquarters Thursday evening to protest the delays of body cameras for Anchorage police officers, and to spread awareness of the need for the cameras.
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Curtner said he and others are tired of waiting for an explanation of why it is taking so long for Anchorage police officers to have body cameras.In 2021, Anchorage voters. That tax revenue was projected to raise $1.84 million annually. However, over 18 months later, Anchorage residents said they are still left with questions and a police department without cameras.
According to the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association, the delays are due to a disagreement between APD command and the Municipality of Anchorage over pre-statement reviews for officers. That disagreement has caused a pause in moving forward with the cameras. Now, the process is moving into arbitration.
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