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Police report: no‑turn signs on Evergreen reduce cut‑through traffic; two officer openings quickly filled

Anchorage City Council · May 12, 2025
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Summary

Police Chief Dean Hayes reported that no‑turn signs on Evergreen Road have reduced cut‑through traffic, though drivers still sometimes follow GPS directions, and said two officer vacancies have been filled (one current opening and another opening next week).

Police Chief Dean Hayes told the council the no‑turn signs on Evergreen Road appear to have decreased cut‑through traffic, though he noted many drivers who disobey the signs are following GPS directions. Chief Hayes also said this week is Police Memorial Week and that Peace Officer Memorial Day is May 15.

On staffing, Hayes reported one officer position was open at the time of the meeting and another would open next week; he said he has already filled both positions.