Former Cop Banned for Cellphone in Patrol | Anchorage News

A former Seward police officer was permanently banned from law enforcement after pleading guilty to a traffic violation for repeatedly using his phone while transporting a juvenile—texting, messaging, and even playing music for 12.5 miles. Despite claiming it was legal because he was in a police car, dispatch records showed no communication that night. He surrendered his certification, agreed to be added to a national decertification database, and paid a $600 fine—higher than usual due to the offense occurring in a highway safety zone. The department’s handling of the incident and whether he resigned or was fired remain unclear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fff887e3a9f833e