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Police chief details radio upgrade, reports Somerhill burglary; AMFEMS to attend council meetings

Anchorage City Council · October 14, 2024
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Summary

Police Chief Dean Hayes told the council that upgraded patrol radios (partly grant-funded) will allow communication with Louisville Metro; he reported an Oct. 10 burglary on Somerhill Place and said AMFEMS command staff plan to attend monthly council meetings to improve coordination.

Police Chief Dean Hayes told the council that recent expenditures included upgraded radios for patrol cars that will enable communications with the Louisville Metro system; a grant will cover part of the cost. Chief Hayes also said equipment packages for new cruisers were purchased.

Chief Hayes reported a burglary on Somerhill Place on Oct. 10 that is under investigation. He added that he has met with Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS command staff to improve relationships and lines of communication; the AMFEMS command staff plan to attend Anchorage City Council monthly meetings going forward.