Alaska State Troopers Dispatch Report (2025)

FAQs

How do I report someone to the state troopers in Alaska? ›

If your incident is not listed in the category selection list, please call the Alaska Department of Public Safety (emergency 9-1-1; non-emergency: 907-262-4453 for the Kenai Peninsula, 907-352-5401 for the Mat-su Borough and Copper River Basin, or 907-451-5100 for all other areas covered by the Alaska State Troopers ...

Please submit media inquiries, interview requests, or production requests to: dps.pio@alaska.gov.

How much does a State Trooper make in Alaska? As of May 28, 2024, the average annual pay for a State Trooper in Alaska is $80,389 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $38.65 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,545/week or $6,699/month.

The Alaska State Troopers are primarily a rural police department. Alaska does not have counties, Sheriff's Offices or Deputies. The Alaska State Troopers provide complete law enforcement services for areas outside of the traditional “city limits” of most Alaska cities.

The Alaska State Ombudsman investigates complaints about state agencies. We accept complaints by telephone, email, and through our secure and confidential online complaint portal. You can call our Intake Team at 907.269. 5290 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can email your complaint to ombudsman@akleg.gov.

A police officer stops you on the street

In Alaska, you do not have to provide your name to an officer. Say, "I do not want to talk to you," and walk away calmly.

Founded in 1946. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2020, 1989 and 1976. General inquiries Anchorage: 907-257-4200. Outside Anchorage, toll-free: 800-478-4200.

Key Phone Contacts:

General Business: 907-550-8400. Make a Donation by Phone: 907-550-8484 (Anchorage) 800-478-5256 (statewide) News Tips: 907-550-8444. On-Air Sponsorship / Sales: 907-550-8437.

What state pays state troopers the most? ›

State troopers in California and Georgia generally earn the highest salaries, while troopers in South Carolina earn the lowest.

Troopers have take-home vehicles that can be used for personal use (with some restrictions). We offer excellent medical / dental / vision benefits. The State of Alaska offers a robust retirement program. Some Trooper Posts provide state housing for the Troopers in those areas.

Someone told me that the police in Alaska paint their hoods black to stop glare. Since it's so far north, the sun spends more time at lower altitudes so you seem to be always driving into the sun in the middle of the day.

If you are being evicted for any reason, call Alaska Legal Services Corporation at 1-888-478-2572 to apply for legal help. There is also a FREE Landlord-Tenant Hotline from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week. This is a service staffed by volunteer attorneys. The number is 855-743-1001.

Even though residents of Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in Alaska, won't see the sun for 67 days come winter, they enjoy the midnight sun all summer - over 80 days of uninterrupted daylight.

Call 911 if you know or suspect someone is abusing or neglecting a child and it is an emergency. You should also report that information to the nearest office of the Office of Children's Services. If you cannot reach OCS to make a report, call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-478-4444.