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Department of Public Safety

Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws.

Key Performance Indicators

FY2026 Management Plan as of 03/04/2026 (in thousands)
Department of Public Safety Totals FundingPositions
UGF
Funds		DGF
Funds		Other
Funds		Federal
Funds		Total
Funds		Full
Time		Part
Time		Non
Perm
$280,932.1$9,335.6$16,199.2$41,257.1$347,724.01,0031138
1:  Law Enforcement Patrol & Investigations
Response to crimes against persons and property, crime investigations, illegal drug and alcohol enforcement, service of criminal warrants and restraining orders, and assistance to and cooperation with local and national law enforcement entities. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$82,527.0 $75.0 $1,249.5 $10,055.1 $93,906.6 458 0 36
2:  Rural Law Enforcement
The Alaska State Troopers is the primary law enforcement agency in rural Alaska and provides search and rescue services. The Department of Public Safety contracts with non-profit organizations to provide department-trained Village Public Safety Officers in smaller villages. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$44,021.5 $2,036.0 $616.7 $3,045.0 $49,719.2 10 0 0
3:  Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Programs
Alaska State Troopers work across Alaska to prevent and investigate DV/SA crimes, including crimes against children. The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, and funds assistance for victims and their families. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$46,930.5 $1,617.5 $1,106.5 $13,985.7 $63,640.3 27 0 0
4:  Statewide Public Safety Programs
Provides state, local, and federal criminal justice agencies with specialized support including information systems, training, certification standards, prisoner transport and court security, criminal records, scientific crime lab, fire safety, and building inspections. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$57,660.5 $5,407.1 $10,713.1 $12,631.3 $86,411.9 332 0 2
5:  Resource Protection
Alaska Wildlife Troopers perform air, land, and marine patrols, public educational contacts, and investigations to enforce sport and commercial fishing, trapping, hunting, subsistence, guiding, and boating safety laws. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$47,566.1 $200.0 $769.7 $1,520.0 $50,055.8 169 11 0
6:  Highway Safety
The Alaska State Troopers and partnering police agencies provide highway patrol and targeted traffic enforcement including highway safety corridors, holiday traffic, construction zone, and collision investigations along the state highway system. 		Funding Positions
UGF
Funds		 DGF
Funds		 Other
Funds		 Federal
Funds		 Total
Funds		 Full
Time		 Part
Time		 Non
Perm
$2,226.5 $0.0 $1,743.7 $20.0 $3,990.2 6 0 0

Performance Detail

Priority 1: Law Enforcement Patrol & Investigations
    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.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

    Target #2: 100% homicide solve rate

Methodology: Source: Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI). Data source change in FY2011 to include homicides outside AST jurisdiction where AST assumed investigative responsibility.
Percentage of Homicides Closed with Suspect Identified
Fiscal Year
Number of Homicides
Homicides Closed
Percentage Solved
FY 2025
19
-17.39%
19
-9.52%
100%
FY 2024
23
-20.69%
21
-27.59%
91%
FY 2023
29
-30.95%
29
-27.50%
100%
FY 2022
42
+20.00%
40
+21.21%
89%
FY 2021
35
0%
33
0%
94%
FY 2020
35
-2.78%
33
-8.33%
94%
FY 2019
36
-20.00%
36
-20.00%
100%
FY 2018
45
-11.76%
45
-10.00%
100%
FY 2017
51
+2.00%
50
0%
98%
FY 2016
50
+11.11%
50
+11.11%
100%
FY 2015
45
+32.35%
45
+36.36%
100%
FY 2014
34
+54.55%
33
+50.00%
97%
Analysis of results and challenges: Numbers represent homicides (defined as criminal murders) in AST jurisdiction as well as homicides outside AST jurisdiction where AST has assumed investigative responsibility. Unsolved homicide investigations are on-going and are often closed long after the incident, depending on a wide variety of circumstances.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Priority 2: Rural Law Enforcement
Priority 3: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Programs
    Target #1: As a result of contact with a victim service program, 80% of participants know more ways to plan for their safety

Methodology: Data for this measure are gathered through confidential surveys completed by participants at CDVSA-funded crisis centers when receiving or exiting services. The survey asks participants to rate their agreement with the statement, “I know more or different intervention strategies for safety than I did before.” The percentage is calculated from those who indicated the question was applicable.
Percentage of Victim Service Participants Indicating Positive Program Impact
Fiscal Year
Percent YTD
FY 2025
95%
FY 2024
94%
FY 2023
90%
FY 2022
86%
FY 2021
87%
FY 2020
90%
FY 2019
89%
FY 2018
85%
FY 2017
83%
FY 2016
85%
FY 2015
86%
FY 2014
85%
FY 2013
87%
FY 2012
92%
FY 2011
93%
FY 2010
92%
FY 2009
93%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 95 percent of participants reported learning more ways to plan for their safety, exceeding the 80 percent target. Responses were collected from 1,689 participants across 26 community victim service programs. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of safety education and advocacy in improving survivors` awareness of available options and resources. Because domestic violence often limits access to financial, social, and housing support, connecting survivors with these resources remains critical to sustaining safety and stability after crisis services. The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) continues to support program training and evaluation to ensure survivors consistently gain the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain long-term safety.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Priority 4: Statewide Public Safety Programs
    Target #1: Reduce unintentional fire fatalities (non-homicide) to less than 13 annual fatalities

Methodology: Source: Division of Fire and Life Safety

(DF&LS). A note on methodology: The graph has been simplified with replacing the floating 5-year averages by a fixed target. The target was achieved by averaging the number of unintentional fatalities over a 10-year period, subtracting 5%, and dividing by 10. The target itself is, however, not acceptable--only zero fire fatalities are acceptable.
Number of Fatal Fires with DF&LS Authority vs Number of Fatal Fires with No DF&LS Authority
Year
Total Fatalities
No F&LS Authority
Within F&LS Auth
2024
29
+26.09%
8
-52.94%
0
0%
2023
23
-4.17%
17
-26.09%
0
-100.00%
2022
24
+20.00%
23
+21.05%
1
0%
2021
20
+25.00%
19
+26.67%
1
0%
2020
16
-11.11%
15
-6.25%
1
-50.00%
2019
18
+63.64%
16
+45.45%
2
0%
2018
11
-42.11%
11
-35.29%
0
-100.00%
2017
19
+5.56%
17
0%
2
+100.00%
2016
18
+5.88%
17
0%
1
0%
2015
17
+41.67%
17
+41.67%
0
0%
2014
12
-25.00%
12
-20.00%
0
-100.00%
2013
16
-30.43%
15
-25.00%
1
-66.67%
2012
23
+109.09%
20
+100.00%
3
+200.00%
2011
11
-8.33%
10
-16.67%
1
0%
2010
12
-45.45%
12
-42.86%
0
-100.00%
2009
22
+15.79%
21
+23.53%
1
-50.00%
2008
19
-20.83%
17
-22.73%
2
0%
2007
24
+14.29%
22
+15.79%
2
0%
2006
21
19
2
Analysis of results and challenges: In 2024, no fire fatalities occurred within the division`s statutory jurisdiction. Statewide, 27 fatalities were recorded, including 20 in single- or two-family dwellings, one in a multi-residential structure, two in a tribal jail, two in a mobile home, and two in travel trailers used as residences. Nine fatalities occurred within deferred jurisdictions. Alcohol or drug-related fatalities declined 41 percent, from 17 in 2023 to 10 in 2024. Smoke alarms were missing or nonfunctional in 78 percent of fatal incidents. Using grant funding from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the division distributed more than 400 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to underserved households, improving safety outreach and early detection statewide.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

    Target #2: 30% of all buildings scheduled for priority fire and life safety building inspections to be found in compliance at time of inspection

Methodology: Source: Division of Fire and Life Safety



In FY2013, the type of chart used was changed and the total number of inspections completed is provided to show context to the number of buildings in and out of compliance.

Chart updated to show previous ten-year view.
Percentage of Buildings in Compliance with Legal Standards According to Inspections
Fiscal Year
Total Inspections
Buildings in Compliance
YTD % in Compliance
FY 2025
661
-45.01%
517
+136.07%
78.21%
FY 2024
1202
+182.16%
219
-8.75%
18.22%
FY 2023
426
-35.84%
240
+6.19%
56%
FY 2022
664
+214.69%
226
+425.58%
34%
FY 2021
211
-19.47%
43
-38.57%
20%
FY 2020
262
-83.79%
70
-85.66%
26.72%
FY 2019
1616
+91.24%
488
+577.78%
30.19%
FY 2018
845
-37.41%
72
-79.13%
8.52%
FY 2017
1,350
-39.62%
345
+25.00%
25.56%
FY 2016
2,236
+17.87%
276
-73.20%
12.34%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, Deputy Fire Marshals completed 661 inspections, with 78 percent of buildings found in compliance at the time of inspection, meeting the 30 percent target threshold. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline program conducted 214 inspections, achieving 94 percent compliance. The reduction from FY2024 reflected one vacancy and expanded permitting workload. The Life Safety Inspection Bureau completed 4,442 follow-up actions to ensure deficiencies were corrected and provided technical assistance to building owners. Inspections continue to prioritize high-risk occupancies to reduce injury, property loss, and community disruption.
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Target Last Modified: 10/22/2025

    Target #3: 90% of non-DNA requests for laboratory services with a turnaround time less than 30 days

Methodology:
Percentage of State Crime Laboratory non-DNA Service Requests Accomplished in Less than 30 Days
Fiscal Year
Requests under 30 days
FY 2025
70%
FY 2024
63%
FY 2023
38%
FY 2022
60%
FY 2021
48%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 70 percent of non-DNA requests were completed within 30 days, an improvement from 63 percent in FY2024 but still below the 90 percent target. The Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (ASCDL) continued to address processing delays by cross-training analysts, expanding quality review procedures, and implementing workflow adjustments through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). These improvements have stabilized production despite ongoing vacancies and training demands in the Chemistry and Toxicology sections. Continued automation through LIMS upgrades in FY2026 is expected to further reduce turnaround times and sustain progress toward the target.
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Target Last Modified: 10/21/2025

    Target #4: Less than 5% of unworked requests for laboratory service are over 120 days old
Percentage of State Crime Laboratory Service Unreleased Requests Over 120 Days Old
Fiscal Year
Percentage over 120 days
Total # Requested
FY 2025
34%
3437
-3.02%
FY 2024
49%
3544
-3.85%
FY 2023
4%
3686
-6.21%
FY 2022
18%
3,930
+14.78%
FY 2021
21%
3,424
+6.20%
FY 2020
20%
3,224
+8.04%
FY 2019
20%
2,984
-5.78%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 34 percent of laboratory requests remained open beyond 120 days, a reduction from 49 percent in FY2024 but still above the target of less than 5 percent. This improvement reflects the ASCDL`s focus on clearing backlogs and implementing new LIMS modules for case tracking and prioritization. Extended turnaround times were primarily associated with training new analysts in DNA processing and implementing software updates to accommodate the CJIS modernization interface. As new staff gain proficiency and automation tools become fully operational, the proportion of delayed requests is expected to decline further in FY2026. Unreleased requests include all casework in progress that is not yet complete.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

    Target #5: State and national criminal justice information is released to authorized entities within 10 working days of receipt of the request

Methodology: This chart was updated in FY2025 to show a five-year time span for easier viewing.
Average Number of Days to Disseminate Criminal History Information by Criminal Records and Identification
Fiscal Year
YTD Total
FY 2025
3.4
-5.56%
FY 2024
3.6
-23.40%
FY 2023
4.7
-6.00%
FY 2022
5
0%
FY 2021
5
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, the average processing time for releasing state and national criminal history information to authorized entities was 3.4 working days, well within the 10-day target. Processing times exclude resubmissions for fingerprints rejected by state or FBI examiners. Staffing shortages and recurring technical issues with the aging mainframe system continued to present challenges. The Criminal Justice Information Services Modernization Project, scheduled for implementation in the third quarter of FY2026, will replace the three-decade-old legacy systems responsible for these delays. Although brief slowdowns are expected as staff and partner agencies transition to new workflows and procedures, the modernization is anticipated to eliminate recurring outages and sustain or improve dissemination timelines in future years.
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Target Last Modified: 10/21/2025

Priority 5: Resource Protection
    Target #1: Reduce recreational boating accident deaths to fewer than 14 annual fatalities

Methodology: Source: U.S. Coast Guard.

The target is a 10-year average of recreational boating deaths.

Links:
Alaska DNR Office of Boating Safety www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/boating/index.htm
U.S. Coast Guard statistics www.uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_stats.htm
Alaska Wildlife Troopers www.dps.alaska.gov/AWT/
Number of Alaska Boating Accident Fatalities
Year
YTD Total
Target- less than 14
2024
20
0%
14
0%
2023
20
+100.00%
14
0%
2022
10
-28.57%
14
0%
2021
14
-41.67%
14
0%
2020
24
+118.18%
14
0%
2019
11
-47.62%
14
0%
2018
21
+5.00%
14
0%
2017
20
+25.00%
14
0%
2016
16
+128.57%
14
0%
2015
7
0%
14
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: In 2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers (AWT) recorded 20 recreational boating fatalities, unchanged from the prior year and above the target of fewer than 14 annual deaths. Most fatalities involved adults not wearing life jackets. To reduce preventable deaths, troopers increased boating safety patrols and on-water education, emphasizing personal flotation device use and safe operating practices. AWT continues to work closely with the Department of Natural Resources Office of Boating Safety to coordinate education campaigns, provide safety inspections, and respond to boating accidents statewide.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

    Target #2: Wildlife violations detected less than 5% of total resource user contacts

Methodology: Chart updated to show visibility of only ten-year view

Links:
Alaska Wildlife Troopers www.dps.alaska.gov/AWT/
Alaska DNR Office of Boating Safety www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/boating/index.htm
Percentage of Wildlife Violations Detected per User Contacts by Alaska Wildlife Troopers
Fiscal Year
# of Contacts
# of Violations Detected
% Violations/Contacts
FY 2025
49,273
-4.65%
1,915
-0.62%
3.9%
FY 2024
51,674
+31.20%
1927
+20.36%
3.7%
FY 2023
39,387
-20.39%
1601
-25.95%
4.1%
FY 2022
49,475
-27.86%
2,162
-40.04%
4.3%
FY 2021
68,586
+23.25%
3,606
-5.21%
5.3%
FY 2020
55,648
-17.95%
3,804
-8.00%
5.1%
FY 2019
67,822
+23.60%
4,135
+60.46%
6.09%
FY 2018
54,874
-11.09%
2,577
-14.98%
4.69%
FY 2017
61,719
-23.91%
3,031
-18.37%
4.91%
FY 2016
81,109
+8.12%
3,713
-8.39%
4.57%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, troopers made 49,273 resource user contacts and detected 1,915 wildlife violations, maintaining less than five percent of contacts resulting in violations. A resource user contact represents an encounter with a hunter, angler, or commercial operator during which compliance with fish and game laws is checked, regardless of whether a citation is issued. These contacts demonstrate AWT`s field presence and provide opportunities for education as well as enforcement.

The total number of contacts declined slightly from FY2024 due to staffing vacancies and weather-related limits on remote patrols. However, the overall compliance rate remained high, indicating that AWT`s enforcement presence and public education continue to support sustainable harvest practices and lawful resource use statewide.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Priority 6: Highway Safety
    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.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

    Target #2: 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.
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Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Last refreshed: 03/04/2026 05:00 pm