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Press releases, incident reports, and public information from the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Alaska State Troopers, and their divisions. 

Press Releases & News

The Alaska State Troopers, Wildlife Troopers, and other enforcement divisions post daily statements on arrests and other noteworthy information on our Daily Dispatch website. Click here to read the Daily Dispatch.

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Quarterly Missing Indigenous Persons Report – 2026 Q1

This report summarizes missing persons cases involving Alaska Native, American Indian, and individuals of unknown race from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, based on data from DPS and partner law enforcement agencies.
Alaska State Trooper vehicle parked in front of an illicit massage parlor

Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests

Quarterly Missing Indigenous Persons Report – 2025 Q4

This report summarizes missing persons cases involving Alaska Native, American Indian, and individuals of unknown race from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, based on data from DPS and partner law enforcement agencies.
Governor Dunelavy speaking while unifromed Troopers watch

Two Alaska State Troopers awarded for bravery and lifesaving

Trp. Garrett Stephens and Trp. Nathan Hollenbeck both risked their own lives to save people from drowning in frigid waters earlier this year.

Public Safety Academy Graduates 17 New Law Enforcement Officers

Quarterly Missing Indigenous Persons Report – 2025 Q3

This report summarizes missing persons cases involving Alaska Native, American Indian, and individuals of unknown race from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, based on data from DPS and partner law enforcement agencies.

DPS media contacts

Email media inquiries to dps.pio@alaska.gov.

Austin McDaniel
DPS Communications Director
(907) 269-5413
austin.mcdaniel@alaska.gov

Tim DeSpain
PIO Group Supervisor
(907) 269-5549
tim.despain@alaska.gov

John Dougherty
Public Information Officer – Interior Alaska
(907) 269-5951
john.dougherty@alaska.gov

Justin Freeman
Visual Information Specialist
(907) 269-5536
justin.freeman@alaska.gov

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