Department of Public Safety Begins Limited Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras
May 1, 2023 (Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Department of Public Safety has started a limited deployment of body-worn cameras across Alaska to lay the groundwork for a full deployment later this year. Thirty Alaska State Troopers, Wildlife Troopers, and Court Services Officers are now using the new technology as part of their normal duties […]
Department of Public Safety Releases Draft Body Camera Policy
Pilot Program Deployment of Body Cameras Planned for Spring 2023 February 1, 2023 (Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released a draft copy of their body worn camera policy for public feedback. The new policy will govern the use of body worn cameras, personal audio recorders, and dash cameras under the […]
Bernard Chastain Appointed Wildlife Trooper Colonel
January 9, 2023 (ANCHORAGE, AK) – Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell has appointed Bernard Chastain as the new Director of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers Division. Colonel Chastain has been with the Department of Public Safety since September 1998 and has worked across the state in multiple locations as an Alaska Wildlife Trooper. […]
Public Safety Academy Graduates 45 New Law Enforcement Officers
ALET Session 22-01 includes 20 Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers, 6 Village Public Safety Officers as well as recruits from several city, state, and borough police agencies June 25, 2022 (Sitka, AK)— In a graduation ceremony in Sitka 45 new law enforcement officers received their badges today. The ceremony was closed to the public, […]
Troopers of the Year Announced
Alaska State Trooper and Alaska Wildlife Trooper receive awards June 3, 2022 (Anchorage, AK) – The Directors of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers announced the recipients of the 2021 Trooper of the Year Award for each of their divisions. Sergeant Teague Widmier of the Alaska State Troopers and Trooper Steven Cantine of […]
Head of Alaska Wildlife Troopers Announces Retirement
After 25 years of service Colonel Doug Massie to Retire May 25, 2022 (Anchorage, AK)— Alaska Wildlife Trooper Colonel Doug Massie announced his retirement from the Alaska Department of Public Safety effective May 31, 2022. Massie served Alaskans as an Alaska Wildlife Trooper since 1997; he was appointed Director of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers in […]