Haines Borough interim police chief Josh Dryden said he has been getting flack for his decision to station an officer in street clothes at this year’s Beer Fest, but he won’t change his mind.

“I’m not trying to trick anybody and I don’t care if people think it’s fair (or not). If this tactic helps somebody else and saves them from being hurt, then great. I’ll take every advantage I can get,” he said.

Dryden…