(ANCHORAGE) – The Alaska Department of Public Safety is recognizing National Forensic Science Week (September 15-21, 2019) and the contributions of forensic scientists who apply scientific principles and analytical methods to the examination of evidence that leads to the arrest and conviction of lawbreakers. “Advances in forensic science have revolutionized the criminal investigative process, said […]
Anchorage School District students start the school year on Tuesday, August 20th. Regardless if you’re in the “Thank goodness, FINALLY” camp or on the “Holy crow where did the summer go” side – it’s happening. Here are a few things you need to know about this impending first day of school. Parents, please […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard is encouraging boaters in Alaska to educate themselves about emergency position indicating radio beacons, and to understand the negative consequences for failing to do so. An EPIRB is a device that transmits a distress signal that reaches the Coast Guard and other emergency responders. The Coast Guard is urging […]
(Anchorage) – Late last week the Department of Public Safety received notice that the U.S. Department of Justice approved DPS’s grant application to receive approximately $6 million through the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program. The two-year grant is a portion of the $10 million in funds announced at the end of June by […]