UAF police chief, staff raise awareness for domestic violence

April 15, 2014

Cornerstone

UAF Police Chief Keith Mallard and members of the UAF Police Department are joining other Fairbanks law enforcement officers to walk a mile in high heels to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. The “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event takes place takes place on Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in the Sadler's Home Furnishings parking lot, 610 Cushman Street.

This is the first year the UAF Police Department has participated in the national awareness-building event, which also has events planned in Anchorage and Juneau the same day. This event presents opportunities for people to talk about gender-based violence and prevention.

Chief Mallard plans to wear black and purple suede heels for the event.

UAF staff can support the officers in person at the event or make a donation online at http://goo.gl/zbaMg5. Proceeds benefit the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living.