Description
This report describes situational, officer, and citizen characteristics of the 45 officer-involved shootings in Anchorage for the period 1 Jan 1993 through 11 May 2013 as recorded in Anchorage Police Department (APD) criminal investigation files. An “officer-involved shooting” is defined as an incident in which a sworn APD employee purposefully discharged a firearm with the intent of stopping a human being while acting under color of law, including firing at vehicles when the intent is to stop the vehicle. A total of 45 officer-involved shootings occurred during the 20-year study period. APD policy with regard to use of force and investigation of officer-involved shootings is also described.
Publication Date
12-11-2013
Keywords
Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Police Department (APD), firearms, law enforcement, police, police-public contact, police-public contact, weapons
Recommended Citation
Payne, Troy C., "Officer-Involved Shootings in Anchorage 1993–2013" (2013). Reports. 31.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaa_justice_reports/31
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/3992