Anchorage, Alaska — Is Alaska home to more serial killers than any other State in the Country? His career as a Police Officer in Anchorage Alaska led to his assignment to the Hostage Negotiation team. In addition to his police experiences in Alaska he was a lead negotiator which brought him face to face with serial killers. He was able to successfully negotiate the surrender of two serial killers. He talks about all of that and more.
In the vast and untamed wilderness of Alaska, where the rugged landscape often mirrors the complexities of human nature, one man’s career in law enforcement brought him face-to-face with some of the state’s most dangerous criminals. Doug Fifer, a retired officer with the Anchorage Police Department (APD), spent over two decades navigating the intricate world of crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, and hostage negotiations in Alaska’s largest city.
Born in Homer and with roots in Ketchikan, Fifer is a Tlingit Indian whose connection to his Alaska Native heritage has been a constant thread throughout his life and career. Alongside his wife Kim, he raised a family in Anchorage, embodying the quintessential Alaskan lifestyle of outdoor adventures and close-knit community bonds.