Understanding the Impacts of AO 2026-62(s)

This informational webinar examines the proposed revisions contained in Anchorage Assembly Ordinance AO 2026-62 and discuss why meaningful civilian oversight is critical for transparency and accountability. Topics will include: • What the new revisions to AO 2026-62 propose and how it may impact civilian oversight • Current Statutes that limit criminal charges in officer-involved shootings (OIS) • Challenges families face when seeking information following OIS incidents • The impact on families affected by officer-involved shootings, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases, suspicious deaths, and officer misconduct complaints • Why existing complaint processes often fail to provide meaningful accountability • Concerns that the proposed ordinance may not create real transparency or independent oversight • What meaningful accountability and transparency could look like