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president, anchorage police dept. employees association ; sergeant, ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPT.
JEREMY CONKLING
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science, University of Colorado-Boulder; Third-Year Law Student, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
per se, but I am passionate about the event and I think that shines through when I talk about it. I hope that passion is contagious and encourages others to volunteer.
Community work: Volunteer, Anchorage Cops for Community; Chair, Coalition of Municipal Unions; Little League Baseball coach
In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling? Being the President of the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association and working each day to represent the over 580 sworn and non-sworn members of the Anchorage Police Department.
Family: My three sons, Hawkins (10), Westin (7), and Campbell (2). Hometown: I was born in Napa, California and grew up in Moraga, California. Current city: Anchorage What is your most memorable Alaska experience? It’s impossible to pick just one. A bluebird day skiing at Alyeska, crabbing off of Coon Island in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and hunting all over the state. Name the person you most respect and why. The men and women of the Anchorage Police Department. Their selfless, professional service to the Municipality of Anchorage is unwavering.
During the past year, what has been your biggest pandemicrelated challenge either personally or professionally and how have you worked to overcome it? The inability to travel and Zoom meetings share my top spot with regard to pandemic-related challenges. I admit I failed to overcome the inability to travel due to federal law. However, I do feel that was successful in overcoming the challenges of Zoom meetings by retooling my sense of humor to really shine through digitally.
What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work? Traveling, especially to warmer climates during winter. All eight months of it. Favorite quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” — Most commonly attributed to Dr. Suess What was your first job? Little League umpire at 12 years old madmen studios llc
What is the book you most often recommend? “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Dr. Robert Cialdini. What has been your most rewarding community service, and what is your pitch when you are seeking others to get involved in a cause? Shop with a Cop and Firefighter. I’m grateful to be a part of bringing so much happiness and joy to underprivileged children in our community. I don’t have a “pitch”
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