It is comprised of the Anchorage Campus located in the heart of Alaska's largest city, as well as Kenai Peninsula College, Matanuska-Susitna College, Kodiak College and Prince William Sound College, all located in some of the most beautiful places in Alaska. Huston and Off. Across the country, crime rates increased during 2020 in both large cities and small towns. At The Ready. Alaska’s Largest University. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Most notably, the homicide rate … A Facebook live stream video showed the two officers from the Wasilla Police Department holding an Alaska Native woman to the ground, at first with a knee on her neck. February 9, … The Treasury Division practices fair, equitable, accurate and timely operating procedures in accordance with state and local taxation laws. Property and violent crime trended downward throughout 2020, according to data from the Anchorage Police Department. While it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the declines and how much the pandemic may have been a factor, Doll said he believes some of the decreases could be tied to anti-violent crime initiatives the department has introduced in recent years. on Saturday. Calls for service about assault, sexual assault and robbery also decreased during 2020, according to Anchorage police data. © 2021 Anchorage Daily News. Calls for service related to property crime in Anchorage from 2017 to 2020. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. According to the Anchorage Police Department, Brian McGee is being charged in a fatal hit-and-run collision that took place near the South Eagle River exit early … Most notably, the homicide rate dropped by about half compared with 2019. They then tied all four of her arms and legs together, behind her back, and carried her, face down, in a manner that could dislocate her shoulders. Doll said the most notable change involved sexual assault calls — there were 549 calls for service in 2020, down from 723 calls in 2019. During a December interview, Doll said he did not believe the decreases were entirely caused by the pandemic, but that it could be a contributing factor to some categories. Both are just a huge source of knowledge on the topic and answered all of our questions. Anchorage Police Department reported a decline in violent crimes calls for service in 2020. The Treasury Division practices fair, equitable, accurate and timely operating procedures in accordance with state and local taxation laws. Downtown Improvement District (DID) Assessment, General Information about Performance and Endowment Model, COVID-19 Business Personal Property Grant Program, Requesting Information from the State of Alaska Court System or Municipal Administrative Hearing Office. Anchorage Police Department @AnchoragePolice "When an officer takes an oath, they're doing so because they're called to be there, in their heart and soul, to do the right thing for others. Miami Police Department If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Across the nation, some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation, Juneau officials recommend residential evacuations, warning of dangerous ‘historic avalanches’, What Canada’s cruise ban and Alaska’s now-optional traveler screenings could mean for summer travel, Magnitude 5.3 earthquake shakes Southcentral Alaska, Alaska schools left to forge their own plans ahead of a spring break without COVID-19 travel restrictions. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - UPDATE, 12:45 p.m. Sunday: Anchorage police have arrested a 25-year-old man following a death investigation that shut down part of the Glenn Hwy. Calls for service about vandalism and driving under the influence have stayed steady, with no significant changes throughout the last few years. The Treasury Division of the Municipal Finance Department is responsible for billing, collecting and auditing the City's tax revenues. All rights reserved. Tax revenues provide primary funding for city services of benefit to Anchorage residents, businesses and visitors, including: An analysis presented by the Municipal Finance Department at the request of the Budget Advisory Commission at its meeting on September 4, 2013. The Treasury Division of the Municipal Finance Department is responsible for billing, collecting and auditing the City's tax revenues. Big shout out to Sgt. Adolf from the Anchorage Police Department on this morning's awesome forum on Crisis Intervention! Contact her at twilliams@adn.com. Property and violent crime trended downward throughout 2020, according to data from the Anchorage Police Department. Eighteen people died by homicide in 2020 — a significant drop from the 35 victims the year before. Police chief Justin Doll said during a Public Safety Committee meeting last week that there are notable declines in many sections of property and violent crimes throughout the municipality. Doll said during the meeting last week that the department is still looking into what may have caused crime rates in Anchorage to decrease. Tess Williams is a reporter for the Anchorage Daily News, focusing on breaking news. [Previously: Anchorage homicide rate drops significantly in first part of 2020 as police say most types of crime are trending downward]. (Anchorage Police Department), Calls for service related to violent crime in Anchorage from 2017 - 2020. Cross-trained to prevent crime on the waterfront and fight fire on the water, the Port of San Diego Harbor Police protect the safety of San Diego Bay. In 2020, there were just less than 3,000 calls about thefts while there were 5,092 during 2017 — marking a roughly 41% drop during the last four years. (APD) The Anchorage Police Department reported declining violent crime and property crime in 2020. Message from Chief Justin Doll: Last year we made a promise to you about strengthening our efforts to keep you connected... Calls for service related to theft and burglary have declined steadily throughout the last few years, according to police data. This is not a new struggle in Anchorage, but the George Floyd uprising caused Anchorage to directly face the need for reform. “And so both of those are issues that we continue to look at for things that we can do to have an impact.”. All For One. “Homicides still remained a mix of street crimes that turned violent and also some homicides involving domestic violence,” Doll said. Burglaries saw a similar drop, with 1,610 calls for service during 2020 compared with 2,793 in 2017, police data showed. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the state's largest post-secondary institution. Whether it's keeping travelers safe at the airport, managing an underwater crime scene, or partnering with our community, Harbor Police are at the ready. There was a notable drop in stolen vehicles from 2018 to 2019, but Doll said the calls for service in 2020 were just slightly below what they were in 2019. Many have called on the Anchorage Police Department (APD) to be more transparent to the community, police officers to be equipped with body cameras, and for the city to hold APD accountable for misconduct. Before joining the ADN in 2019, she was a reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota and previously helped cover the Nebraska Legislature for The Associated Press. All information reported in the Police Beat is obtained from police department press releases. (Anchorage Police Department). The Unified Police Department told local media that it was alerted to the avalanche about 11:40 a.m. after receiving a faint distress call from an avalanche beacon in Millcreek Canyon.