Is it just me or going to breakfast in the morning makes you watch the door?  How about shopping?  Go to get a sub lately?  Wonder if your car was broken into when you get out of work?  Some of my family work overnights, like many airport, health care and local bakers, taxi drivers, so many people do in Anchorage for this small of a city.   I know crime happens but even 5 years ago the worry wasn't there like today. Take a look at what Forbes or USA Today said about our rank as a city and state in crime. There is a reason to be alarmed and the need for change is now. My family and I don't live in fear...yet, but the alarm gets set every night and all know how to use available force if necessary. We live in a nice neighborhood, our neighbors have had FedEx stolen off the porch, our shed has been found open in the morning with the lock cut and don't leave your garage door opener in a car parked outside, you will have a window broke for sure and more.  We have had plenty of break ins too.