Anchorage Informed

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There’s a lot of conversation and at times, disagreement about public safety. The vision at APD is to create an environment where everyone matters. Every voice matters. APD thanks ALL citizens for their input and passionate civic engagement. As these conversations happen, facts matter, sources matter, context matters and data matters when it comes to information about public safety.

April is Disinformation Awareness Month and is an opportunity to focus on educating the public about the public safety dangers of spreading false narratives. We’ll be sharing information on our social media channels throughout the month to raise awareness and to promote media literacy.  

PODCAST: Then and Now, A Conversation with Detective Troy Clark

  • What is Disinformation?
    Disinformation is false or misleading information that is intentionally created and shared to deceive, mislead, or influence public perception. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared without harmful intent, disinformation is deliberate and often designed to create confusion, undermine trust, or incite fear.

    Why It Matters
    The spread of disinformation can impact public safety operations, interfere with emergency response efforts, and erode trust between communities and public safety agencies. Inaccurate information can divert resources, create unnecessary concern, and hinder effective communication during critical incidents.

    Our Commitment
    The Anchorage Police Department remains committed to providing accurate information. We encourage the community to follow our official platforms for verified updates.

    Resource:
    Help keep your community informed and safe—pause, verify, and share responsibly. Go here to learn how to identify disinformation.

  • Since the creation of APD’s Retail Theft Unit in September 2025, more than 148 cases have been prosecuted representing over $100,000 in stolen property. These efforts have contributed to a 15 percent reduction in calls for service at historically high-call retail locations and a 28 percent drop in overall retail theft cases. This work is further strengthened by a fully staffed Anchorage Prosecutor’s Office, which is prosecuting more cases than it has in years.

  • Town Square Park is one of Anchorage’s busiest public gathering areas. To support safety and deter disorder, APD activated modern public safety cameras that feed into the Real-Time Crime Center.

    These cameras:

    • Help deter theft, vandalism, and public safety concerns

    • Support major events and community gatherings

    • Operate under strict policies with no facial recognition and clear privacy safeguards

    The goal is simple: support investigations, deter crime.

    Read the associated press release

  • APD has released a public dashboard that tracks enforcement of Anchorage’s illegal camping ordinance — giving residents a monthly update of how APD responds to illegal camps.

    The goal is to reduce illegal encampments while connecting people with services and keeping public spaces safe.

    View the dashboard and FAQs about enforcement, voluntary compliance and service connections.

  • Property crime in Anchorage has steadily decreased over the last decade.  Source: FBI UCR Crime Reporting

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    Violent crime levels today are similar to the 1990s and have remained steady. Source: FBI UCR Crime Reporting