Sean Case, President

Chief Sean Case was appointed as Chief of Police of the Anchorage Police Department by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and assumed office on July 1, 2024.

With over 20 years in law enforcement, Chief Case previously served as Deputy Chief of the Anchorage Police Department. His career began with the Los Angeles Police Department and included diverse roles such as SWAT operator, K9 handler, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Commander. He has also served as Patrol Shift Commander and Captain of the Patrol, Inspection, and Administration Divisions.

Chief Case holds a master’s degree in Criminology from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in the Psychology of Leadership from Pennsylvania State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. As a national trainer and speaker, Chief Case addresses critical issues such as use of force, internal affairs operations, and training evaluation. He has collaborated with numerous police departments to develop effective, impartial policies and is a board member of a non-profit victims’ advocacy organization.

Since being appointed to the board of directors for AACOP in early 2025, he has been actively involved in a wide variety of issues facing law enforcement within the State of Alaska.