Performance Details

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Mission

Preserve public peace; protect life, property, and resources.

Core Services

• Highway safety.
• Preserve public peace.

Mission Results	Core Services
A: Highway safety. Details > TARGET #1: 10% reduction from the previous three-year average of deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes (MVC)	A1: Highway safety. Details > TARGET #1: 10% reduction from the previous three-year average of driving under the influence (DUI) fatalities
Mission Results	Core Services
B: Law enforcement patrol and investigations. Details > TARGET #1: 35% of property crimes reported result in the identification of a suspect or offender.	B1: Preserve public peace. Details > TARGET #1: Public compliance with laws as indicated by a 5% reduction in reported crime index offenses compared to the previous 3-year average for Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction

Performance Detail

Target #1: 10% reduction from the previous three-year average of deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes (MVC) Methodology: Note: Reporting methodology was changed in 2021, beginning with 2014. All years prior to 2014 have been deleted from the table/graph and all other numbers have been updated from 2014 to current. Source: Alaska State Troopers Number of Fatalities from Motor Vehicle Crashes Fiscal Year MVC Yearly Fatalities FY 2025 48 +41.18% FY 2024 34 0% FY 2023 34 -10.53% FY 2022 38 +15.15% FY 2021 33 -8.33% FY 2020 36 -23.40% FY 2019 47 +14.63% FY 2018 41 -26.79% FY 2017 56 +55.56% FY 2016 36 -12.20% FY 2015 41 +64.00% FY 2014 25 Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 48 motor vehicle fatalities occurred within Alaska State Trooper patrol areas, a 30 percent decrease from 69 in FY2024. Targeted highway patrols and visibility campaigns supported by the Alaska Highway Safety Office contributed to improved outcomes. While factors such as weather and road conditions remain outside law enforcement control, sustained enforcement and public awareness efforts continue to reduce fatalities and promote safer driving behavior statewide. Related links: Alaska State Troopers Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #1: 10% reduction from the previous three-year average of driving under the influence (DUI) fatalities Methodology: *Data reported for area of AST jurisdiction only. **FY2022 Data Unavailable FY2023 and FY2024 "Prior 3-yr avg" and "Target -10% Reduction" are calculation with prior available years data (excludes FY2022). Data limited to show ten-year view for ease of reading. Source: Alaska State Troopers Motor Vehicle Crashes with Fatalities involving Impaired Drivers Fiscal Year MVC Yearly Fatalities FY 2025 4 0% FY 2024 4 +300.00% FY 2023 1 FY 2022 FY 2021 0 -100.00% FY 2020 3 -75.00% FY 2019 12 +33.33% FY 2018 9 -57.14% FY 2017 21 +75.00% FY 2016 12 -25.00% FY 2015 16 +45.45% Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, four motor vehicle fatalities involved impaired drivers, unchanged from FY2024 and below the ten-year average. Targeted DUI enforcement at major events such as the Palmer State Fair and regional saturation patrols supported by Highway Safety Office grants continue to reduce impaired driving incidents. Data includes all fatal crashes where impairment was identified, whether or not charges were filed, ensuring accurate trend tracking across Trooper patrol areas. Related links: Alaska State Troopers Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #1: 35% of property crimes reported result in the identification of a suspect or offender. Methodology: The Alaska State Troopers (AST) are currently undergoing a federally mandated change in how federal crimes are reported. This includes transitioning away from the Uniform Crime Reporting Summary (UCR Summary) and moving to the new Uniform Crime Reporting National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) standard. The way crime and events are counted is different in NIBRS and will be reflected as such in these performance measures. Years prior to 2012 that were previously included in this data have been deleted, because the new data is not available for those years. The graph is limited to reflect a ten-year view for ease of viewing. Percentage of Property Crimes Investigated and Closed with the Identification of a Suspect or Offender Fiscal Year # of Incidents w/Suspect / Offender ID Percent FY 2025 3542 -2.83% 1962 +0.15% 55.4% FY 2024 3645 +74.90% 1959 +95.51% 53.7% FY 2023 2084 -23.94% 1002 -10.05% 48% FY 2022 2740 -16.59% 1114 -13.17% 40.7% FY 2021 3285 -19.21% 1283 -20.66% 39.1% FY 2020 4066 -13.76% 1617 -3.46% 39.8% FY 2019 4715 +3.06% 1675 +0.60% 35.5% FY 2018 4575 -6.12% 1665 +0.67% 36.4% FY 2017 4873 +6.03% 1654 +4.55% 33.9% FY 2016 4596 +8.24% 1582 -4.00% 34.4% Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, Troopers identified suspects or offenders in 55 percent of reported property crimes, improving from 53.7 percent in FY2024. These cases include burglary, theft, and criminal mischief incidents within Trooper jurisdiction. The continued improvement reflects consistent investigative follow-up, use of digital evidence, and integration of analytical tools to enhance case resolution. Related links: Alaska UCR Data FBI UCR Data Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #1: Public compliance with laws as indicated by a 5% reduction in reported crime index offenses compared to the previous 3-year average for Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction Methodology: The Alaska State Troopers are currently undergoing a federally mandated change in how federal crimes are reported. This includes transitioning away from the Uniform Crime Reporting Summary (UCR Summary) and moving to the new Uniform Crime Reporting National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) standard. The way crime and events are counted is different in NIBRS and will be reflected as such in these performance measures. Years prior to 2014 that were previously included in this data have been deleted, because the new data is not available for those years. Number of Crime Index Offenses Reported to Law Enforcement in AST Jurisdiction Compared to Previous 3-year Average Fiscal Year Number of Offenses Known Prev 3-Yr Avg FY 2025 4692 -2.55% 3696 +8.10% FY 2024 4815 +72.64% 3419 -14.80% FY 2023 2,789 -19.93% 4,013 -13.03% FY 2022 3,483 -12.58% 4,614 -7.54% FY 2021 3,984 -12.84% 4,990 -5.64% FY 2020 4,571 -13.56% 5,288 +0.99% FY 2019 5,288 +3.46% 5,236 +3.15% FY 2018 5,111 -6.48% 5,076 +7.07% FY 2017 5,465 +6.47% 4,741 0% Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 4,692 Crime Index Offenses were reported within Trooper jurisdiction, a 2.5 percent decrease from FY2024. The reduction reflects ongoing enforcement presence and improved coordination with local and federal partners. Data represents the eight major offense categories defined by the FBI and are now reported under the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), enhancing accuracy and consistency of statewide crime reporting. Related links: Alaska UCR Data FBI UCR Data Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

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