Dr. Sharon Chamard, Justice Center faculty, has been appointed by Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan to the search committee for a new police chief. Dr. Chamard's background for this appointment also includes currently serving as president of the Fairview Community Council and as vice-chair of the Anchorage Public Safety Advisory Commission.
The search committee will identify and recommend candidates for the position of police chief. Members of the committee include experts in law enforcement, community development, and business administration. This group will meet shortly to develop a formal timeline.