Being a Cop in Alaska is NOTHING Like You Think

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich sit down with Detective Steven Czajkowski from the Anchorage Alaska Police Department to break down what it’s really like policing in one of the harshest environments in the country. From extreme conditions to unique challenges officers face daily, this episode gives an inside look at law enforcement in Alaska. We also dive into how new AI technology like Closure is helping investigators solve crimes more efficiently in a resource-limited environment. ================ Sponsor - Closure: https://www.closure-intel.com/shotsfired ================================= For In Person Law Enforcement Training: https://www.shotsfiredtraininggroup.com/ ================================= Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YouTube: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ============== Ways to reach the Shots Fired Podcast Team: ============== 💻 Website: https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org 📧 E-Mail: [email protected] ========== Connect With Us: ========== 📲 Instagram:   / shotsfiredpodcastofficial   X - @ShotsFiredMG ================= Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Alaska Policing 2:30 - Detective Steve's Background 5:00 - Life and Survival in the Frozen North 8:00 - The Reality of Patrol in a Massive State 12:00 - Adapting to the Cold 17:00 - Policing the Remote Villages 23:40 - The "UFO" Car and Weird Patrol Stories 29:45 - Seeing the Northern Lights 31:45 - The Special Victims Unit and High Case Loads 36:30 - Force Multipliers: Bringing AI to the Investigation 42:30 - Solving Crimes with Digital Analysis 57:00 - The Future of Cold Cases 1:06:14 - Career Wisdom and Closing