Alaska Wildlife Troopers
The primary mission of the Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers is to protect Alaska’s Natural Resources through the enforcement of wildlife statutes and regulations.
Learn more about the Roadkill Salvage Program managed through the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Alaska Wildlife Safeguard
You can help the Alaska Wildlife Troopers protect the resources of Alaska by reporting violations.
Patrol
Troopers provide frontline law enforcement services across Alaska, responding to calls and protecting communities statewide.
Wildlife Investigations Unit
Specialized investigators handle serious and complex cases, including commercial fishing, residency, and guide investigations.
Vessel Section
DPS utilizes 17 vessels that range in size from 25′ to 165′ to patrol Alaska’s coastlines and resources.
Search and Rescue
Troopers coordinate and conduct search and rescue operations to locate and assist people in distress across Alaska’s vast terrain.
Become an Alaska Wildlife Trooper
Join the elite ranks of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and earn an average of $115,000 in your first year. Serve Alaskans while experiencing a career like no other. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
Latest News
Public Safety Academy Graduates 17 New Law Enforcement Officers
Nov. 14, 2025 (Sitka, Alaska) — In a graduation ceremony today in Sitka, Alaska, 17 new law enforcement officers received their
Public Safety Academy Graduates 36 New Law Enforcement Officers
ALET Session 25-01 includes 20 Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers and recruits from 10 city and state agencies May
Public Safety Academy Graduates 26 New Law Enforcement Officers
ALET Session 24-01 includes 14 Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers, as well as 12 recruits from nine city and
Public Safety Academy Graduates 19 New Law Enforcement Officers
ALET Session 23-02 includes nine Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers, as well as 10 recruits from nine city and
Emergency Alerts
Contact DPS
Call 911 in an Emergency
Find and Contact Your Closest Alaska State Trooper Office & Dispatch Center
DPS Headquarters
5700 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5511
Report Employee Conduct
You can report employee conduct to any DPS office or employee. You can also report employee conduct securely online to the Office of Professional Standards here.
Resources
Submit Crime Report
Save time, report non-emergency crime online
Anonymous Tips
Submit anonymous tips about poaching or violations
Roadkill Salvage
Sign up for a regional roadkill salvage team
AD&FG Regulations
Hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations
Licenses
Purchase a hunting, fishing, or trapping license