Alaska § 12.60.020 - Manner of preventing crime.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.60.020 — Manner of preventing crime., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.60.020. Manner of preventing crime.
Crimes may be prevented by the intervention of the peace officers (1) by requiring security to keep the peace;
(2) by forming a police in cities, towns, villages, and settlements, and by requiring their attendance at exposed places;
(3) by suppressing riots.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.60.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.60.020 cover?
Section 12.60.020 ("Manner of preventing crime.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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