Aniak backs off demand to remove all troopers

Tue, March 18, 2008
Posted in Alaska News

The Aniak Traditional Council is stepping back from a request that the State pull Troopers out of the mostly native village. Last month the tribe accused Troopers of harassing locals, and demanded them removed from the Kuskokwim River community of 500. Council Chief Wayne Morgan says the tribe will tolerate the four Troopers posted in their village, but is looking at other law enforcement options, including hiring its own safety officers.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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3 Comments to “Aniak backs off demand to remove all troopers”

Teresa on March 19, 2008 at 8:23 am

Send them to Nome. We need more law inforcement in the villages up here and the Nome staff is seriously in need while the state says NO.
Larry on March 19, 2008 at 11:59 am

They should only be at areas where they are needed, I’d welcome them in my community.
Celeste on March 29, 2008 at 8:33 pm

Please remember, the community of Aniak wants the Alaska State Troopers to remain as is. It was ONLY the Aniak Traditional Council that made the demand for removal, NOT the community of Aniak. The Aniak Traditional Council does not represent the community, just their tribal members, most of whom did not share the same opinions of the council. And yes Aniak does need a VPSO in the community.