Alaska
United States
Updated - July 22, 2025
Picture By: Alaska State Troopers
The primary law enforcement agency in Alaska is the Alaska State Troopers, a division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, which provides statewide law enforcement services, including highway patrol, criminal investigations, and search and rescue operations, especially in remote areas. Other important agencies include the Alaska Department of Law, which oversees criminal prosecutions and legal affairs for the state, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, which enforces laws related to wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing, and the management of natural resources.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
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State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Primary Responsibilities | Authority to write traffic tickets? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Alaska State Troopers | Alaska Department of Public Safety | Enforce criminal and traffic law statewide | Yes |
| Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers | Alaska Department of Public Safety | Protect Alaska's natural resources | Yes |
| Alaska State Fire Marshal's Office | Alaska Department of Public Safety | Fire safety enforcement | Yes |
| Court Services Officers | Alaska Department of Public Safety | Courtroom security, prisoner transport, and judicial protection | Yes |
| Village Public Safety Operations | Alaska Department of Public Safety | Law enforcement for remote communities | Yes |
| Environmental Crimes Unit | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | Enforce environmental laws | No |
| Alaska State Parks Law Enforcement | Alaska Department of Natural Resources | Law enforcement for Alaska's state parks | Yes |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Department | Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities | Security for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | Yes |
| Fairbanks International Airport Police & Fire | Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities | Security for Fairbanks International Airport | Yes |