Anchorage Community Police Relations Task Force
Background
The creation of the ACPRTF arose from an unfortunate incident involving a young black male named Cassel Williams on January 14, 1981. Mr. Williams had fired several shots from his apartment window and the APD was called to intervene. The responding officers believed it was necessary to use deadly force and Mr. Williams was shot and killed. Considerable concern was raised at the time that other crisis intervention alternatives to deadly force were either not used or not available. Following extensive discussions, an agreement was reached to establish a ACPRTF. Since its establishment in 1981, the Task Force has operated successfully in its role as a liaison between the ethnic minority community and the APD. It continues to provide a forum for input and constructive dialog between the ethnic minority community and the APD. This reinstatement of the original commitment is intended to ensure the continued relevance of the ACPRTF, and further, to ensure that the APD’s philosophical objectives are achieved.
To file an Incident Report, please fill out the form and fax to 343-4395 or email to aerc@muni.org.
ACPRTF Membership
All ethnic minorities shall be represented on the Task Force as outlined in the current bylaws of the ACPRTF. Representation from the ethnic minority community shall represent the broadest possible view. No more than 25% of the Task Force shall be employees of the MOA.
The Task Force serves as a primary liaison organization between the ethnic minority community and the APD. In that regard, members of the task force shall continue to meet at least monthly to discuss issues of mutual concern.
The APD will continue to work with the Task Force to ensure that the mutual objectives of the Task Force are achieved, consistent with the best interests of the Municipality as a whole; continue to review with the Task Force (to the extent allowable by law) the results of its investigations and actions taken with respect to incidents involving members of the ethnic minority community and the APD.
The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission shall continue to appoint a representative to serve in an Advisory capacity to the Task Force.
To file an Incident Report, please fill out the form and fax to 343-4395 or email to aerc@muni.org.