APD Bodycam Policy: The Justice Committee had been working with the ACLU of Alaska and other partners on reviewing and analyzing draft APD policy regarding implementation of body cameras. That effort has stalled, with the Municipal Administration apparently taking over review of the policy drafting. The bodycam working group has drafted a letter to the […]
APD Bodycam Policy: The Justice Committee has been working with the ACLU of Alaska and other partners on reviewing and analyzing draft APD policy regarding implementation of body cameras. The bodycam working group has drafted a letter to the Public Safety Committee of the Anchorage Assembly highlighting concerns with current policy: No commitment to release […]
WATCH NOW: Justice Panel at the Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19 The Bettye Davis Summit was a huge success. The Justice Committee conducted a panel discussion on justice intersected by COVID-19. The panel members included Anchorage District Court Judge Pamela Scott Washington, NAACP President Kevin McGee, and Justice Committee Co-Chairs Rex Butler and […]
This October, the Justice Committee continues efforts to advocate for BIPOC community involvement in APD bodycam policy implementation, state legislation and a lawsuit against incarceration costs. APD Bodycam Policy The Justice Committee has been working with the ACLU of Alaska and other partners on reviewing and analyzing draft APD policy regarding implementation of body cameras. […]
The Justice Committee and Allies Working Group has identified these priorities going forward. Alaska prisons and jails. Reopening jails and prisons to the public for family visitation, rehabilitative and treatment programs, and in-person meetings with legal counsel. Protecting the health and safety of those in custody during the current COVID pandemic. Long term goals would address prison […]
