Alaska State Trooper
Patrol
Alaska State Troopers Patrol is the front line of statewide law enforcement for many communities across Alaska. Troopers respond to calls for service, investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, assist motorists, and work closely with local, tribal, state, and federal partners to protect the public. In many areas of the state, Troopers provide essential law enforcement services where no local police department exists.
Patrol Troopers handle a wide range of incidents, from crashes, disturbances, and assaults to welfare checks, search efforts, and emergency response. Their work may take them from highways and population centers to remote communities, often in challenging weather and travel conditions unique to Alaska. Alaska’s public safety system has long been shaped by the state’s vast geography and limited infrastructure in many regions, which continues to make statewide patrol services especially important today.
In addition to responding to emergencies, Patrol Troopers help promote safer roads and communities through proactive enforcement and public outreach. Troopers regularly conduct traffic enforcement focused on dangerous driving behaviors such as impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations.
Whether answering a 911 call, assisting at the scene of a collision, or maintaining a visible presence in communities across the state, Alaska State Troopers Patrol remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and public service.
AST Patrol Detachments
A Detachment - Kenai Peninsula & Southeast
A Detachment provides law enforcement services across a diverse region that includes the Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, and Southeast Alaska. Troopers assigned to A Detachment serve both road-accessible communities and remote coastal areas, often working in environments that require travel by boat or aircraft.
The detachment operates from posts in communities such as Soldotna, Seward, Anchor Point, Prince of Wales, Juneau, and Ketchikan, with additional support for smaller communities and VPSO-served areas. Troopers work closely with local partners and dispatch centers to respond to calls for service, conduct investigations, and support court operations.
From busy highway corridors on the Kenai Peninsula to isolated Southeast communities, A Detachment Troopers provide consistent law enforcement presence while adapting to the unique challenges of Alaska’s coastal geography.
A Detachment Headquarters: Soldotna (907) 262-4453
B Detachment - Matanuska Susitna Valley & Copper Valley
B Detachment covers a large portion of Alaska’s road-connected population, including the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Glennallen area, and surrounding communities. Headquartered in Palmer, the detachment serves a rapidly growing population while also supporting rural and remote areas within its boundaries.
Troopers in B Detachment respond to a high volume of calls for service, including traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and search and rescue operations. The detachment includes specialized investigative resources and judicial services support, helping ensure cases move effectively through the court system.
With a mix of urban growth and expansive rural terrain, B Detachment balances proactive policing, community engagement, and emergency response across one of the most heavily traveled regions in the state.
B Detachment Headquarters: Palmer 907-745-2131
C Detachment - Western Alaska & Kodiak
C Detachment serves some of the most remote communities in Alaska, including the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and Norton Sound regions. Troopers assigned to this detachment often operate in areas without road access, relying on aircraft, boats, snowmachines, and ATVs to respond to calls for service.
The detachment supports dozens of rural communities, many of which depend on Troopers as their primary law enforcement presence. Troopers work closely with Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) and local partners to respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, and provide public safety support.
Operating in vast geographic areas with challenging weather and limited infrastructure, C Detachment Troopers play a critical role in ensuring access to law enforcement services across Western Alaska.
C Detachment Headquarters: Bethel (907) 543-2294
D Detachment - Interior Alaska
D Detachment, headquartered in Fairbanks, serves Interior Alaska and is one of the largest and most diverse detachments in the state. Troopers provide law enforcement services along major road systems, in remote communities, and across large expanses of undeveloped land.
The detachment includes patrol Troopers, investigators, dispatch personnel, and aviation assets that support missions throughout the Interior. Troopers respond to a wide range of incidents, from highway enforcement and criminal investigations to search and rescue operations and rural public safety response.
D Detachment also supports a large number of rural communities and works closely with partner agencies to deliver coordinated law enforcement services across the region.
D Detachment Headquarters: Fairbanks (907) 451-5100