Posts Tagged ‘Village Public Safety Officer’
As Fewer VPSOs Face More Challenges, White Mountain’s Reaches 25 Years
Sergeant Dan Harrelson recently reached 25 years as the sole law enforcement figure in White Mountain. He’s one of only six VPSOs in the Bering Strait region, where 10 VPSO positions are currently vacant.
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Most villages in Western Alaska are too small to support full-time police. Village Public Safety Officers, or VPSOs, are often the local first responders. Volunteer reporter Gabe Colombo is shining the spotlight on the unique state of rural Alaska law enforcement in an ongoing project for KNOM News.
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