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  • Aniak wants [Alaska State] Troopers out (Like living with Big Brother)

    02/18/2008 1:31:38 AM PST · by AlaskaErik · 16 replies · 677+ views
    KTUU TV ^ | February 17, 2008 | Jill Burke
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The village of Aniak says living with Alaska State Troopers in its community is like living with Big Brother. Earlier this month, the Aniak Traditional Council sent a letter to Alaska State Troopers asking that troopers be permanently removed from the Aniak post. The council cites unfair treatment and disregard of tribe members' civil rights as reasons and says it feels the scrutiny is racially motivated. The council complains troopers cite and fine young children for hunting or trapping ptarmigan and rabbits without a license. The say law enforcement officials also place roadblocks and conduct car searches...