Juneau has released the Juneau Police Department’s Use of Force policy. Earlier this week, Police Chief Ed Mercer had refused to release it to the Assembly, but several people filed a public records request, and the policy was subsequently released (see link below).
The City and Borough of Juneau is hosting a listening session through Zoom on June 17 at 7 p.m. to hear citizen concerns related to local issues on policing, racism, and social justice; and to be a starting point of an ongoing community conversation.
Assembly members, Juneau Police Department leadership, and the Juneau School District superintendent are invited to listen.
Participate in the June 17 Listening Session at 7 p.m. by connecting directly to the Zoom Webinar https://juneau.zoom.us/j/99130137784 or calling 1-346-248-7799 with Webinar ID 991 3013 7784; the listening session will also be on Facebook Live.
The Juneau Assembly and JPD will continue its discussion on similar issues at its Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 22 at 6 p.m. All documents related to these issues will be posted in the Assembly packet. Thepublic can reach out to the Assembly by emailing [email protected].
