ANCHORAGE – The Department of Justice has awarded more than $57 million in grants to organizations throughout Alaska in support of Victim Services, Public Safety and the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) initiative in fiscal year 2021. “Ensuring the safety of our communities is a top priority for the Department of Justice. These investments in […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Tuesday unveiled his plan to help law enforcement agencies investigate and remove sexual predators and violent offenders from the streets in Alaska, giving survivors of sexual assaults more control over their cases. Today’s announcement furthers a top priority of the Dunleavy Administration to combat the high rates of […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Monday announced a distribution of federal and state funds prioritizing Alaskans’ public safety as the 2021 fiscal year nears closure. Totaling $2.4 million in state general funds and previously authorized federal CARES Act funds, the investments in domestic violence response and care, policing, and protecting the integrity of […]
ALET Session #21-01 includes nine Alaska State Troopers, as well as recruits from several city, state, and borough police agencies (Sitka, AK)— In a graduation ceremony in Sitka 21 new law enforcement officers received their badges Friday. The ceremony was closed to the public, but those that are interested can watch a video recording on […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder and U.S. Marshal Rob Heun Thursday issued the following statements in support of the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) initiative to enhance 911 services in rural Alaska: “The primary duty of Alaska’s law enforcement community is to protect all of us in the Great Land,” said […]
Alaska State troopers revealed on Monday that they had transported a Kwethluk teen, who has been charged with attempted murder and other charges, to Bethel over the weekend following an incident Kwethluk involving VPOs there. According to the report by troopers, 19-year-old Bryan Nicolai, broke into the public safety building on Saturday and activated […]
Regional training sessions help law enforcement, prosecutors, medical providers and advocates improve response in sexual assault cases. February 18, 2020 (Bethel) – The Department of Public Safety hosted the sixth of a dozen Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) training sessions scheduled to be presented statewide. The trainings are intended to increase the capacity of […]
I am not new to Alaska or to the Alaska State Troopers, having served more than 20 years in the ranks. However I write today as the new Director for the Alaska State Troopers (AST), I want to introduce myself to Alaskans and take time to tell you what I want to accomplish while […]
Colonel Barry Wilson Retires; Major Bryan Barlow Appointed to Colonel (ANCHORAGE) — After 30 years of service to the State of Alaska, Colonel Barry Wilson has hung up his Stetson. During his distinguished career, there was little Col. Wilson hadn’t touched in the Division of Alaska State Troopers. He served Alaskans in many assignments […]