Alaska's State Law Enforcement
- Law enforcement operating at the state level -
State Operated:
Operated & employed by the state's government.Alaska Department of Public Safety: Division of Alaska State Troopers
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Alaska Department of Public Safety: AST - Judicial Services
Officer Title:
Court Services Officer
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Provide security for courts, transport prisoners, and serve legal documents
Alaska Department of Public Safety: Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers
Officer Title:
Wildlife Trooper
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Protect Alaska’s Natural Resources through the enforcement of wildlife statutes and regulations
Alaska Department of Public Safety: Alaska State Fire Marshal's Office
Officer Title:
Deputy Fire Marshal
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Investigate fire incidents, prevent arson, and respond to emergencies
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation: Environmental Crimes Unit
Officer Title:
Investigator
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Investigate environmental crimes and enforce environmental regulations
Alaska Department of Natural Resources: Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Officer Title:
Park Ranger
Governing Body:
Alaska
Jurisdiction:
Alaska's State Park System
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement for Alaska's state parks
Page last updated: September 12, 2026