For years, the police of Anchorage delayed the use of body cameras. One has to ask: Do they have something to hide, or just want people to forget about an incident?
We had an incident a short period ago where a man with a long gun was shot because he lifted it toward the police. Home cameras disputed the police version of events, and as far as I know, the police have been quiet on this, after an initial disputable statement.
About a week ago, a young person in New York was shot by police on a Friday. The following Monday, the police camera footage was out to the public. Three days for a major police force, and our force wants 45 days. What a disgrace.
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance needs to step in, and this timeline has to be reduced to immediate release.
— Alan McArthur
Anchorage
Have something on your mind? Send to letters@adn.com or click here to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.