A detective is going to have a unique perspective on crime and safety. He dealt with it more than the average person and did so on a daily basis as part of his job. His views will reflect that. This is why this is such an interesting read. It provides ideas the average person might not put together.

Key Takeaways:

• Anchorage is a pretty safe city.
• Anchorage’s murder rate has stayed flat for a while.
• The murder rate in Anchorage doesn’t reflect the crime rate.

“The best way people can avoid becoming a victim of violence, Klinkhart said, is to be vigilant at all times.”

http://www.alaskastar.com/2017-01-13/former-detective-shares-thoughts-crime-personal-safety