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The Alaska Peace Officers Association is a dynamic, professional and fraternal organization. Our membership consists of law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, security professionals and others at the local, state and federal levels.
APOA represents peace officers and their issues and has done so for over half a century. We are one of the oldest and largest nonprofit associations in the state.
APOA was formed in Anchorage in 1947 as an organization to promote fellowship and better communications between agencies. Similar organizations were formed in other Alaska communities in the early 1950s.
In April 1952, APOA was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. A constitution was written with provisions for chapters to be formed throughout the state. Membership today stands at over 1,100.
In 1961, the first Crime Conference and annual membership meeting was held, beginning a tradition that has continued each year. Professionalism is the dominant theme, and is accomplished through training, education, social events, and interagency liaison. 1975 was a significant year; the State Board hired a business manager, standing committees were appointed, a permanent death benefit fund was established, and the Defensive Driver Course began.
1995 saw changes to our State Board as chapter presidents became board members to provide more and better statewide representation.
Goals
Promote the objectives of peace officers across the state.
Offer job-related training.
Build and enhance relationships between agencies and members.
Increase professionalism among members.
Through involvement with the legislature and the governor, offer suggestions to improve Alaska’s justice system.
Business Manager
Joseph Young
Anchorage
Board of Directors
Officers
John Lucking, Jr., President
Soldotna
Kris Sell,> Vice President
Juneau
Angella Long, Past President
Wasilla
Marilyn Bailey, Secretary-Treasurer
Anchorage
Directors
John Waldron, President
Aleutian Islands Chapter
Unalaska
Michele Logan, President
Anchorage Chapter
Anchorage
Steve Hall, President
Capital City Chapter
Juneau
Brad Johnson, President
Farthest North Chapter
Fairbanks
Charlie Johnson, President
First City Chapter
Ketchikan
Mark Pearson, President
Kenai Peninsula Chapter
Kenai
Kevin Brew, President
Mat-Su Chapter
Wasilla
Thecla LaLonde, President
Wrangell Chapter
Wrangell
