Seldovia Police Department (Alaska)
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| Seldovia Police Department | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 1 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Seldovia, Alaska, USA |
| Size | 0.55 square miles (1.4 km2) |
| Population | 235 (2020) |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | The Chief Andy Anderson Seldovia Police Station 245 Lipke Lane, Seldovia, Alaska 99663 |
| Police Officers | 1 |
| Civilians | 0 |
| Website | |
| Seldovia Police | |
The Seldovia Police Department (SPD) is a law enforcement agency which serves Seldovia, Alaska.
The agency headquarters is located at 274 Lipke Lane, and is named after Alaska's longest serving chief of police, Andy Anderson. Anderson served for over 30 years, from 1979-2011. Anderson died in 2020.[1] Because of his popularity to the local residents, the police station was posthumously renamed "The Chief Andy Anderson Seldovia Police Station" in his honor.[2][3]
Overview
The department is allocated one full-time sworn officer, who is also the Chief of Police. The officer handles cases inside Seldovia city limits. The city has a Special Services Contract Agreement with Alaska State Troopers, which is an annual contract that must be explicitly approved each year. With this agreement, the agency also provides limited police service to Seldovia Village and to the road system in and around the City. When the Seldovia officer is not available, State Troopers handle calls inside the city limits.[4]
The department has a short-term detention facility available.
Police Chiefs
| service begins | service ends | Officer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1979 | Gary Gunken[5] | |
| 1979 | 1979 | Leonard Lusk[5] | Summer during school break |
| 1979 | 2011 | A. W. "Andy" Anderson[6] | |
| 2011 | 2014 | Shad Haller[7] | |
| 2015 | 2016 | Hal Henning[8] | |
| 2016 | 2018 | Robin Daniels[8] | |
| 2018 | 2020 | Paul Cushman | |
| 2020 | Nov. 9, 2022 | Claine Hawkins[4] |
After Chief Hawkins, the role of Police Chief was replaced by Village Public Safety Officers. As of 2023, two VPSOs serve the community, Officer Morgan and Officer Patterson.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "A.W. "Andy" Anderson ~ September 24, 1946 – December 14, 2020". 17 December 2020.
- ^ Minutes of the Seldovia City Council, 26 April, 2021, Item L. "New Business" 1. "Naming of Seldovia Police Department after Chief Anderson and Next Steps" Minutes of the Seldovia City Council, 26 April, 2021
- ^ Seldovia City Council, resolution 21-37, 'A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Seldovia Naming The Seldovia Police Department “The Chief Andy Anderson Seldovia Police Station” In Honor Of A.W. “Andy” Anderson' Resolution 21-37
- ^ a b https://www.cityofseldovia.com/police City Of Seldovia Police Department WEB site
- ^ a b Anderson, A. W. "Andy", Alaska Bush Cop: The Beginning, ISBN 9-781594-339059, Publication Consultants, page 13
- ^ Anderson, A. W. "Andy", Alaska Bush Cop: The Beginning, ISBN 9-781594-339059, Publication Consultants, pages 19-21
- ^ Seldovia seeking new police chief, By Michael Armstrong, 17 December 2014
- ^ a b KBBI RadioLab : Seldovia Hires New Chief of Police, by Shahla Farzan, 6 October 2016
- ^ "Seldovia Police Department WEB page". 20 Mar 2024.
Sources
- Yolanda Martinez and Celina Fang, Photographs by Harris Mizrahi (26 October 2018). "When You're the Only Cop in Town". Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- Anderson, A. W. "Andy" (September 1, 2020). Alaska Bush Cop: And The beat Goes On. Publication Consultants.