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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2002

An investigation into events surrounding the death of an Alaska Native executive and the shooting of his wife was been concluded.

The state Office of Victims' Rights looked into Patti Godfrey's 911 call the night she and husband Glenn Godfrey were shot in their home. She waited 48 minutes for police help to arrive.

The report blames the city of Anchorage for knowing about problems in its 911 system but failing to fix them. The city was unable to find the correct address for the Godfrey home despite Patti's detailed instructions.

Also, Glenn was the state's highest law enforcement official who was well known. He had resigned as his post in July to work for an Alaska Native corporation.

Get the Story:
City knew 911 faulty, state says (The Anchorage Daily News 11/27)

Get the Report:
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REGARDING THE ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S E-911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO THE PATRICIA GODFREY RESIDENCE

Relevant Links:
Office of Victims' Rights - http://www.officeofvictimsrights.legis.state.ak.us

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