Kathleen McCardle
157:44 - 158:17
"When public safety isn't available, it's our local businesses who must then invest in private security, hardening their infrastructure, survey their own surveillance equipment and services, and even relocating their services and amenities if they feel they must. Which ultimately is not sustainable."
“When public safety isn't available, it's our local businesses who must then invest in private security, hardening their infrastructure, survey their own surveillance equipment and services, and even relocating their services and amenities if they feel they must. Which ultimately is not sustainable.”
- Speaker
- Kathleen McCardle
- Timestamp
- 157:44 – 158:17
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- October 20, 2026
From the transcript
I think it is fair to say that incident response times aren't where we'd like them to be yet. When public safety isn't available, it's our local businesses who must then invest in private security, hardening their infrastructure, survey their own surveillance equipment and services, and even relocating their services and amenities if they feel they must. Which ultimately is not sustainable. A safe downtown is essential to economic growth and stability everywhere. A visible, consistent police presence downtown keeps downtown safe, welcoming, and vibrant for residents, visitors, and people just trying to do their jobs.
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