By Karen Garcia
In a recent interview, Haines Borough interim police chief Robert Griffiths said he wants to encourage community involvement – like the help of two residents who came forward with evidence that led to convictions in a 2013 car break-ins spree – during his tenure here.
In 90 percent of cases, police don’t have a problem identifying perpetrators, Griffiths said. The difficulty is proving that person committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
