The Assembly will have an opportunity to approve a lease agreement on Tuesday that would establish a police substation in close proximity to Midtown.
Morning FastCast Oct. 9, 2023ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Midtown Anchorage residents want to see an increased police presence in the busy neighborhood. The Midtown Community Council brought up theNow, Kris Stoehner, the chair of the community council, is looking forward to an agenda item being discussed by the Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday.
“We have east-west movement really fast where they can respond. We’re hoping for quicker responses and better responses,” Stoehner said. But Assembly Chair Chris Constant is cautioning residents that the substation isn’t going to establish an increased police presence that some might be anticipating, and is cautioning residents to temper their optimism.He said the substation is going to be primarily used as a breakroom for police and will not be staffed with officers.
Additionally, the assembly chair said, “It has limited value. but if it makes people feel better, I’m all for it.”
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