Former Sitka police officer’s death ruled a suicide
Ryan Silva, 43, was found deceased in his Monastery St. home in Sitka on December 18. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has concluded that Siliva died by suicide.
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Retired judge outlines findings from Sitka Police Department investigation
Six months after former Sitka Police detective Mary Ferguson settled her half-million-dollar sexual harassment suit with the city, she’s delivered on her promise to conduct an outside investigation into the department. But even though the investigation was ordered in her settlement and was led by a retired judge, Ferguson is worried that it won’t bring about needed change in Sitka’s police culture.Read More
Former officer wins harassment settlement, promises investigation of Sitka police
A sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former police officer against the City of Sitka, has settled out of court for over $500,000. Mary Ferguson says she’ll continue pushing for change at the Sitka Police Department. Her settlement includes a provision allowing her to conduct an independent investigation into police management practices.
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Sitka settles police whistleblower lawsuit for $325,000
Former Sitka police detective Ryan Silva filed suit in August, 2018, claiming he was harassed and demoted after calling out irregularities in the department’s procurement of automatic weapons.
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Settlement possible in Sitka police whistleblower suit
A lawsuit brought by former police detective Ryan Silva against the City of Sitka is going before a mediator, and could be settled out of court. A related suit involving fellow detective Mary Ferguson remains on track for trial.
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