Not according to the official records On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 1:43 PM, Judah McAuley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm sure the Police Chief himself would agree with you, but in actuality the > police chief was just fine with charging the rape victim if necessary: > > --quote-- > While the Alaska State Troopers and most municipal police agencies have > covered the cost of exams, which cost between $300 to $1,200 apiece, the > Wasilla police department does charge the victims of sexual assault for the > tests. > > Wasilla Police Chief Charlie Fannon does not agree with the new legislation, > saying the law will require the city and communities to come up with more > funds to cover the costs of the forensic exams. > > In the past weve charged the cost of exams to the victims insurance company > when possible. I just dont want to see any more burden put on the taxpayer, > Fannon said. > > According to Fannon, the new law will cost the Wasilla Police Department > approximately $5,000 to $14,000 a year to collect evidence for sexual > assault cases. > > Ultimately it is the criminal who should bear the burden of the added costs, > Fannon said. > > -- end quote --
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