Welcome to the Alaska Department Of Public Safety
First Responders in the Last Frontier

Amanda Price,
Commissioner

Leon Morgan,
Deputy Commissioner

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws.

Operating Procedures Manual:

This publicly available copy of the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Operating Procedures Manual (OPM) contains minor redactions. The redactions have been limited to those which are applicable to Alaska Statute 40.25.120(a)(6)(E,F, or G).

Divisions

Councils

No one should feel unsafe in their home. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, help is available. For a list of resources in Alaska, visit dps.alaska.gov/cdvsa/home.

Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for Local Public Safety Agencies

CESF funds are available to local public safety agencies on a reimbursement basis and/or for DPS purchase of allowable expenditures. Please see the announcement (Covid-19-for-Local-Public-Safety-Agency-Opportunity) for a list of allowable expenses and instructions on how to apply for funds.

Any questions and applications (Covid-19-Reimbursement-Request) can be emailed to cesf.grant@alaska.gov.

Public Safety Press Releases

CDVSA releases Intimate Partner Violence – Interactive Data Dashboard

October 7, 2020 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) is excited to announce, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a new interactive tool... Read More

October is Fire Prevention Month October 4-10, 2020 is National Fire Prevention Week

October 1, 2020 (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – In the state of Alaska, fire is a serious public safety concern. As such, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation to recognize the October 2020 as... Read More

October is National Domestic Violence Action and Awareness Month

Oct. 1, 2020 (Juneau, Alaska) – Each year Alaska highlights the importance of being aware of, and taking action against, the high rates of domestic violence in our state during the month of... Read More

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Welcome to the Alaska Department Of Public Safety First Responders in the Last Frontier