4. Some private guards are off-duty police working overtime.
Note - I have no idea how it works in Alaska, but in many areas police officers are allowed to work as security in their off-duty hours. They usually retain their ability to detain and/or arrest people in certain circumstances. IIRC, in some areas that's the only way that a security guard can be armed.
Can't tell from the competing stories whether this is reasonable or not in this case.
7. Reading between the lines it appears that the real police in effect rescued the reporter
The fact that he was released after the police speaks volumes. No evidence in the video that the reporter is "out of control". He's just asking the high-and-tight guys who they are.
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