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Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers. His career as a Police Officer in Anchorage Alaska led to his assignment to the Hostage Negotiation team. In addition to his police experiences in Alaska he was a lead negotiator which brought him face to face with serial killers. He was able to successfully negotiate the surrender of two serial killers. He talks about all of that and more. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and most all social media platforms.
Doug Fifer is our guest. He is a retired Alaskan police officer who specialized in crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, hostage negotiations, and various special assignments throughout his twenty-five-year career. He started in law enforcement with the Anchorage Police Department in 1996 and retired in 2021. Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers. The interview with him is available as a free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms.
In a career that spanned over 25 years with the Anchorage Police Department, retired officer Doug Fifer found himself at the forefront of Alaska’s most complex and chilling criminal cases. Assigned to the Hostage Negotiation team, Doug encountered some of the most dangerous individuals in the state, including serial killers. Known for his adept negotiation skills, he successfully convinced two notorious serial killers to surrender, an experience he openly talks about in this interview which is available as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
Doug Fifer’s story is not just about his police career in Anchorage, Alaska, but also about his deep connection to his Alaskan roots. Born in Homer, Alaska, his family hails from the Ketchikan area. He is Tlingit Indian and heavily connected to his Alaska Native culture and heritage. Together with his wife, they raised their children in Anchorage, immersed in the outdoor lifestyle typical of Alaskans, from fishing and hiking to snowboarding with their family dog, Malbec. In 2007, Doug and Kim also launched a wine business in Anchorage, blending their love for the outdoors with a passion for fine wine. Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers. Be sure to follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak and Medium and numerous other social media platforms.
Throughout his career, Doug specialized in crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, and special assignments that often brought him face-to-face with criminals whose actions shocked even the most seasoned officers. His extensive experience is chronicled in his new book, Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Killer Kink. This isn't a typical true crime book; it’s a raw, unfiltered dive into the darkest aspects of human behavior. Doug takes readers on a journey into the twisted minds of criminals whose actions are as terrifying as they are bizarre.
Doug shares his philosophy on handling the stress of law enforcement, stating, “Humor plays a key role in keeping your sanity, not just in law enforcement but life in general.” His writing reflects this outlook, maintaining a balance between the gravity of his experiences and a light-hearted approach to life's challenges. Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers.
One of the most notorious cases Doug was involved in was that of Joshua Alan Wade, an Alaskan serial killer convicted of multiple murders. Wade’s criminal history is both lengthy and disturbing. Born in 1980, Wade committed his first murder at the age of 14, shooting John Michael Martin, an unemployed schizophrenic, along a bike trail in Anchorage in 1994. Over the years, his violent tendencies escalated. In 2000, Wade brutally murdered Della Brown, an Alaska Native woman, and left her body in an abandoned shed. He continued his killing spree in 2007 by murdering his neighbor, Mindy Schloss, a nurse practitioner, after kidnapping her, robbing her, and ultimately shooting her execution-style in the back of the head.
Wade’s arrest followed a dramatic police pursuit and negotiation. After his girlfriend and other witnesses identified him in surveillance footage using Schloss's stolen ATM card, Wade went into hiding. When finally cornered, he held hostages at gunpoint before being persuaded to surrender by then Officer Doug Fifer. The case was a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers law enforcement officers like Doug Fifer face every day. Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers.
Doug also delves into the case of Israel Keyes, another serial killer whose actions shocked the nation. Keyes was responsible for multiple murders across the United States, including Alaska. Arrested in 2012, he confessed to the crimes while awaiting trial. He committed suicide in his cell, leaving behind disturbing clues about his other possible victims. His story adds another layer of darkness to the criminal landscape of Alaska. Listen to the interview is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website and most major podcast Platforms.
Doug Fifer’s book offers a glimpse into these cases and more, revealing the true nature of the crimes and the impact they have on communities. With his firsthand accounts, Doug sheds light on the hidden world of law enforcement, where the reality is often far more twisted than fiction. Alaska Police Career Talking to and Arresting Serial Killers.
As Doug Fifer continues to share his experiences with audiences worldwide, he brings attention to the realities of crime in Anchorage and beyond, revealing the courage, humor, and resilience it takes to face some of the darkest moments of humanity. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, MeWe and other social media platforms. Articles about this are on Newsbreak and Medium.
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John J. Wiley is a retired Police Sergeant turned radio personality. He has been a full time FM Music Radio DJ since 2005. In 2017 he founded the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, in a partnership with Robert Greenberg of Law Enforcement Today. The show is now named the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.
Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.
