Haines Borough Manager David Sosa and Police Chief Bill Musser are asking the assembly to authorize a $22,000 review of the police department by an independent consulting firm.
The assessment, by Soldotna-based Russell Consulting LLC, would review the department’s policies, procedures and practices. Consultants would observe department operations first-hand, interview staff, and ultimately provide a “scorecard” report reflecting the discrepancies between desired and provided services.
“An ideal time to have conducted a review such as…

