Badger, Alaska Police Records

Badger police records are held by the Alaska State Troopers, the primary law enforcement agency for this unincorporated community east of Fairbanks. There is no city government in Badger and no separate local police force, so all incident reports, call logs, and law enforcement activity go through AST Detachment D. This page explains how to request those records, how to search court cases through CourtView, and how to get criminal history information from the state.

Law Enforcement in Badger

Badger is an unincorporated community in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, located east of Fairbanks near Salcha. Because it has no incorporated city government, there is no dedicated city police department. The Alaska State Troopers handle all law enforcement calls in the area.

AST Detachment D covers this region. Their Fairbanks office is at 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709. The dispatch number is (907) 451-5100. If you need to find out whether a trooper responded to an incident in Badger, that is the office to call. The detachment commander is Captain Ron Wall.

The Fairbanks Police Department covers the city of Fairbanks but not surrounding unincorporated areas like Badger. If you are unsure which agency handled your incident, call the AST dispatch line first. They can tell you quickly.

How to Request AST Incident Reports

Alaska State Troopers do not have an online self-service portal for incident report requests. To get a report, you contact AST directly by phone or in person at the Peger Road office. Have the date, approximate time, and location of the incident ready. If you have names of people involved, that helps too. A case number, if you have one, makes the search faster.

All requests fall under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. AST must respond within 10 working days. If they need more time, they have to let you know within that window. If they plan to withhold part or all of the record, they must give a reason.

Active investigations are typically withheld until the case closes. Victim information may be redacted under AS 12.61.110. If your request is denied and you believe it should not be, you have 60 working days to appeal to superior court.

For minor non-emergency crimes, you can also file a report online through the AST online crime reporting system. This is mainly for documentation, not a substitute for the records request process.

FPD as a Reference Point

Even though the Fairbanks Police Department does not cover Badger, its citizen resources page is a useful reference for what a police records request process looks like. The FPD Citizens Resources page shows the forms and steps used in nearby Fairbanks.

The image below is from the FPD coverage and resources page, which illustrates how the Fairbanks-area law enforcement system works and which agencies cover different zones around the borough.

Screenshot source: alaskapolice.us

The FPD handles incidents inside Fairbanks city limits. For Badger and surrounding borough areas, Alaska State Troopers are the right contact.

Court Records Through CourtView

Alaska court cases involving Badger residents or incidents in the area go through the state court system. The public search tool is CourtView at courts.alaska.gov. You can search by name or case number without creating an account. Results show case status, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for both criminal and civil cases.

Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal may have restricted access under AS 22.35.030. The online index does not give you the full case file. For documents, you contact the Fairbanks trial court directly.

Court document fees in Fairbanks: certified copy is $10 plus $3 per page; standard document copy is $5 plus $3 per page; research time is $30 per hour. Use form TF-311 FBKS for document requests and TF-304 FBKS for audio recordings. More details at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts.

Daily Dispatch

The Alaska Department of Public Safety publishes a public log of law enforcement activity called the Daily Dispatch. It updates regularly and covers AST posts around the state, including the Fairbanks area. The log shows call types, locations, and brief incident summaries.

You can use Daily Dispatch to check what AST activity has been happening in or near Badger without filing a formal records request. Keep in mind it shows summaries only. If you need the full incident report for something listed there, you still need to contact AST directly.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Daily Dispatch, the public activity log for state law enforcement that covers Badger and surrounding FNSB areas.

Screenshot source: dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov

Daily Dispatch is free and public. It is a good first check before filing a formal request, especially for recent incidents.

Criminal History Background Checks

For statewide criminal history, the Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains a self-service request portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20 per report. You submit the form online and get results by email. This works for requesting your own record.

Walk-in service is available at the Fairbanks DPS office, which is at 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709, phone (907) 451-5100. That is the same location as AST Detachment D. The law governing these records is AS 12.62. It sets rules on who can get what level of detail and how those records can be used.

Sex Offender Registry

The Alaska sex offender registry is free and open to the public at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It lists over 3,640 registered offenders statewide. You can search by name, city, or zip code to find registrants near a specific address. Each entry shows a photo, current address, and offense type. The registry operates under AS 12.63.100. Significant changes from HB 66 became effective in July 2024.

FNSB Borough Records

Badger is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Some records, like code enforcement files or general borough business, are held at the borough level rather than by a law enforcement agency. The FNSB public records request page is at fnsb.gov/210/Public-Records-Request.

The borough form lets you check which department's records you need. Normal response time is five working days. Copies cost $0.25 per page if the total exceeds $5. Email copies are free if staff time is under five hours. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Borough Attorney within 30 days.

Alaska Public Records Act

Every agency discussed on this page must follow the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. The act gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies have 10 working days to respond, deny, or ask for an extension. The presumption is that records are public unless a specific exemption applies.

The Alaska Department of Law explains your rights at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html. If you are denied and believe the denial is wrong, you have 60 working days to appeal to superior court. Common exemptions include active investigation records, victim information, and certain personnel files.

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities also have dedicated police records pages.