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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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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.

DPS Public Information Office
December 2, 2025

Monthly Drug Seizures – October 2025

This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during October 2025, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods. The data is intended to provide a snapshot of enforcement activity and emerging seizure trends across Alaska.

DPS Public Information Office
November 15, 2025

Public Safety Academy Graduates 17 New Law Enforcement Officers

DPS Public Information Office
November 14, 2025

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 Public Information Office
November 2, 2025

Monthly Drug Seizures – September 2025

This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during September 2025, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods. The data is intended to provide a snapshot of enforcement activity and emerging seizure trends across Alaska.

DPS Public Information Office
October 15, 2025

Felony Level Sex Offense Report – 2024

The Alaska Felony Sex Offense Report provides statewide data and analysis related to felony-level sex offenses reported in Alaska during 2024. The report is intended to provide transparency, support public awareness, and assist policymakers, researchers, law enforcement agencies, and community partners in understanding long-term trends and the impact of sexual violence across the state.

DPS Public Information Office
October 1, 2025

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