Ambler Man in Domestic Incident Assaults Officer

Ambler Man in Domestic Incident Assaults Officer

On Wednesday evening the Village Police Officer in the community of Ambler was called to respond to a report of a woman yelling for help from her porch. When the VPO arrived at the scene at 7:30 pm, he found a 50-year-old woman on her hands and knees hollering for help. The woman had her […]

Legislation Allows VPSOs to Carry Firearms

Legislation Allows VPSOs to Carry Firearms

Naknek, Alaska – In a move to make rural Alaskans safer, Governor Sean Parnell last week signed House Bill 199 into law, ensuring Village Public Safety Officers (VPSO) are able to carry a firearm. HB 199 was sponsored by Representative Bryce Edgmon. “This bill is about improving the safety of Alaskans and ensuring our VPSOs have the […]