The governor and Department of Public Safety condemned Google in a news release after the company would not allow Alaska State Troopers to pay for further distribution of an ad, July 17, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

The governor and Department of Public Safety condemned Google in a news release after the company would not allow Alaska State Troopers to pay for further distribution of an ad, July 17, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A question about diversity

How much emphasis does troopers’ advertising place on recruiting women and racial minorities?

Nearly 90% of Alaska State Troopers are white. Alaska has the highest rate of sexual assault in the nation. Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska State Troopers are advertising nationwide to recruit new troopers. How much emphasis does this advertising place on recruiting women and racial minorities?

Judy Crondahl,

Juneau

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