The Aircraft Section provides the Department with aircraft that are safe and dependable to support wildlife enforcement, search and rescue efforts and numerous other law enforcement related missions. Have you ever thought of becoming an Alaska State Trooper?

The Alaska State Troopers, officially the Division of Alaska State Troopers (AST), is the state police agency of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is a division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS).

5 days ago · On January 31, 2025, at 5:20pm, Alaska State Troopers were advised by the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) of a reported sighting of a downed aircraft on Lake George. The Alaska Air National Guard 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons responded to Upper Lake George and located the survivors.

Within our department, we have both commissioned (State Trooper) and civilian aircraft pilots; the vast majority are commissioned. To qualify for consideration sworn officers must have a 2nd class medical, and an approved training request.

By conducting patrols and investigating resource violations, they effectively control wildlife and fisheries crimes. The immense size of our state requires the Alaska Wildlife Troopers maintain and operate aircraft and vessels to support enforcement across rural areas of Alaska.

Alaska but getting troopers in and out of some of the most remote areas of the country is one of the most challenging Alaska State Troopers load prisoners onto a DPS King Air aircraft in Kotzebue in 2016.

1 day ago · The pilot and three passengers were hypothermic and taken to an Anchorage hospital for treatment, the Alaska State Troopers said. All four were expected to make a full recovery. All four were ...

Fixed-wing pilots and helicopter pilots play critical roles within the Alaska State Troopers' Aviation Unit, providing essential air support for law enforcement and public safety missions...

RDU: Alaska State Troopers (160) Component: Aircraft Section (2537) FY2025 Governor’s Budget Position Totals: 34 PFT CAPTAIN 12-1062 R24 CL PFT ANCHORAGE PUBLIC SAFETY TECH 2 12-1920 R11 CL PFT ANCHORAGE AVIATION PROGRAM MANAGER 12-3200 R24 CL PFT ANCHORAGE ADMIN ASST 2 12-1043 R14 CL PFT ANCHORAGE SAFETY OFFICER 12-3017 R18 CL PFT ANCHORAGE ...

5 days ago · On January 31, 2025, at 5:20pm, Alaska State Troopers were advised by the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) of a reported sighting of a downed aircraft on Lake George. The Alaska Air National Guard 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons responded to Upper Lake George and located the survivors. All four occupants of the plane were hypothermic ...