“So what we’re seeing here is a giant step — a beautiful step — backward in time, where we’re remembering that there is no us versus them. There’s only us, and we are the people, and the people are the police.”
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Sitka Tribe pens letter to FBI, requests consultation regarding local police department policies
On Sept. 6, 2014, Franklin Hoogendorn was stripped, held down and then tased in his cell. The letter alleges that prejudice exists within the Sitka Police Department and asks the FBI to consult with the tribe during the investigation.
FBI to investigate Sitka teen’s arrest and stun gunning
Part of the bureau’s mandate is to investigate color of law abuses. Color of law describes someone given authority by a local, state or federal agency.
11 homeless puppies arrive in Sitka
Meet Brandi, Peaches, Bamboo, Hunter, Chuckles, and Boomer.
35th Anniversary of the Prinsendam, Part 1: The Rescue
Despite an incoming typhoon, 30-foot seas, and 100-meter visibility, every one of the more than 500 passengers and crew escaped before the ship burned and sank.
Sitka officials say stun gun incident conformed to police policy
“It’s pretty astounding that the young man was Tased multiple times and didn’t comply. Because immediately you want to … it hurts!” said Sitka Police Chief Sheldon Schmitt.