Protesters rallied outside Anchorage police headquarters to decry long delays in APD’s efforts to outfit officers with body cameras. Former police chiefs said APD planned to have all officers wearing cameras by the end of 2021. Now, there's no timeline.
Protesters showed their support for the use of body cams outside the Anchorage Police headquarters in downtown on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
“It’s a public trust issue,” said Renee Endicott, the administrator of Allies4Change. “How can we expect Anchorage Police Department to protect and serve us if they’re not holding up their end of the deal?” Protesters standing outside City Hall showed their support for the use of body cams by officers on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
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