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Wasilla police chief reports vacancies, K‑9 retirements, drone use and large drug seizures
Summary
Police Chief Repson told the Wasilla City Council the department is down three officers, is expanding training and K‑9 capacity, is deploying drones regularly and said a detective assigned to a federally funded task force helped seize substantial narcotics and currency since October 2024.
Wasilla Police Chief Repson told the City Council on April 14 that the department is short three patrol officers and expects additional retirements over the next 24 months while continuing recruitment and training efforts.
The update, given during the regular council meeting, covered personnel moves, department statistics, community outreach and operational equipment. “We are currently down three vacancies right now,” Repson said, adding the department was vetting “good applicants” and had one candidate in final hiring stages.
Repson described recent retirements including K‑9 handler Officer Buzzard and his dog Echo, who retired in March. He introduced the department’s new canine, Cyntha Jay, and said Officer Nate Lacours completed a 10‑week training course with the new K‑9. The chief also noted a sergeant’s upcoming retirement on April 30 and two anticipated retirements within about two years.
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