Fairbanks Police Records Search

Fairbanks police records come from several agencies, and knowing which one handled your incident makes the search much faster. The Fairbanks Police Department manages records for calls and incidents inside city limits, while the Alaska State Troopers cover the surrounding borough. You can request reports online, by email, or in person, and most requests fall under Alaska's public records law. This page walks through each agency, what records they hold, and how to get them.

Fairbanks Police Department Records

The Fairbanks Police Department has served the city since 1904. It is the primary law enforcement agency within Fairbanks city limits. If your incident happened inside the city, the FPD holds the report. You can request records through their online portal or by contacting the department directly.

The FPD uses the NextRequest platform for public records submissions. You fill out a short form online and get a tracking number. The more detail you can give — case number, date, time, location, names involved — the faster your request moves. If you don't have a case number, an approximate date and address will help staff find the right report.

You can also reach the records unit by email at fpd@fairbanks.us or stop by the department in person. The FPD Citizens Resources page lists the Request for Police Records form along with other common forms like citation payment and vehicle release. The main portal for all department services is alaskapolice.us.

Not every record is public. Juvenile records, active investigation files, and records sealed by court order are typically withheld. If part of your request is denied, the agency must tell you why. You can appeal that decision.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Records

Some records fall under the borough rather than the city. Code enforcement files, zoning complaints, and general borough business go through the Fairbanks North Star Borough records office. The FNSB uses a separate request process from the FPD.

The FNSB Public Records Request page has a fillable form where you check which department's records you need. Normal response time is five working days. For non-litigation requests you must sign a certification statement. If your request is denied or incomplete, you can appeal to the Borough Attorney within 30 days.

The FNSB also hosts a general FAQ that lists contact numbers for local law enforcement. Fairbanks PD is at (907) 450-6500. North Pole PD is at (907) 488-6902. Alaska State Troopers Detachment D is at (907) 451-5100. The FAQ is a good starting point if you aren't sure which agency handled your incident.

The borough FAQ page at fnsb.gov/faq.aspx covers many common questions about borough services. For code enforcement case files specifically, you submit a public records request through the same FNSB portal. Copies cost $0.25 per page for amounts over $5, but email copies are free if staff time is under five hours.

The source below shows the FNSB FAQ page, which includes contact information for law enforcement agencies in the Fairbanks area.

Screenshot source: fnsb.gov/faq.aspx

The FNSB FAQ lists phone numbers and agencies for Fairbanks, North Pole, and state troopers so you can reach the right office on the first call.

Alaska State Troopers Coverage

AST Detachment D covers the areas outside Fairbanks city limits, including much of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. If an incident happened outside city boundaries, the state troopers likely hold the report. Their Fairbanks office is at 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709. The detachment commander is Captain Ron Wall. You can reach them at (907) 451-5100.

To request a trooper report, contact AST directly with as much detail as you have. Date, time, location, and the names of people involved all help. There is no online self-service portal for incident reports, so phone or in-person contact is how most requests start. You can also report minor crimes online through the AST online crime reporting system.

North Pole Police Department Records

North Pole is a separate city within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The North Pole Police Department handles incidents in that city. Their records process is distinct from the FPD's.

The North Pole Police forms page lists the Records Request Form. There is a $25 fee for standard reports, and photos or media cost $30 per item. Once your request is ready, you have 30 days to pick it up after notification or the records are returned to the file. The department cites Alaska statute AS 40.25.120 and AS 12.61.110 in its records policy. That means victim and witness information may be redacted.

The image below shows the North Pole Police Department forms page where you can access the records request form.

Screenshot source: northpolepolice.org/forms

The North Pole PD records form is straightforward — fill it out, pay the fee, and pick up your copy within 30 days of notification.

Alaska Criminal History Background Checks

Alaska's criminal history records are maintained by the Department of Public Safety. These records go beyond a single incident report. They show prior convictions and other formal records from across the state. There are two ways to get them.

The online self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov lets you request your own record by email. The fee is $20 per report. You fill out the form, pay online, and receive results by email. Third-party requests for someone else's record require different authorization and go through a separate channel.

If you prefer to request in person, the Fairbanks DPS office is at 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709. Phone is (907) 451-5100. Walk-in service is available during business hours. The legal authority for criminal history records is AS 12.62. That statute governs who can get records and how they can be used.

CourtView Public Access

Alaska's court system makes case records available through CourtView, the statewide online search tool. You can look up criminal cases, civil filings, and other court activity by name or case number.

The search portal is at courts.alaska.gov. It shows case status, hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. Cases that ended in acquittal or dismissal may have restricted access under AS 22.35.030. Not every document in the case file is available online, but the case index is public.

For physical copies of court documents in Fairbanks, you contact the trial court directly. A certified copy runs $10 plus $3 per page. A standard document copy is $5 plus $3 per page. Research time is billed at $30 per hour. The Fairbanks court uses request form TF-311 FBKS for document requests and TF-304 FBKS for audio recordings. More information about the trial court system is at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts.

Daily Dispatch and Active Reports

The Alaska Department of Public Safety publishes a public log of recent trooper and law enforcement activity. The Daily Dispatch updates regularly and shows call types, locations, and basic incident details. It is useful if you want to check recent activity in a specific area without filing a formal request.

The dispatch log does not include full reports. It gives a summary view. For the full record, you still need to go through the FPD, AST, or other agency that handled the call.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska law requires registered sex offenders to keep their information current with the state. The public registry is free to search at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It has over 3,640 entries statewide and lets you search by name, location, or zip code. The registry is maintained under AS 12.63.100. Updates to how registration works came through HB 66, which took effect in July 2024.

The registry shows name, photo, address, and offense type for each registrant. You can also sign up for notifications if a registrant moves into your area. The site works on mobile and desktop.

The screenshot below shows the FNSB Code Enforcement FAQ, which explains how to request records for code enforcement cases filed in the borough.

Screenshot source: fnsb.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=106

For code enforcement case files, the FNSB processes requests through the same public records portal used for other borough documents.

Alaska Public Records Act

Most records from Fairbanks agencies fall under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. The law gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. If they need more time or plan to deny the request, they must let you know within that window.

You can learn more about the full text of the law and your rights at the Alaska Department of Law's APRA page. If your request is denied and you disagree with the decision, you have 60 working days to appeal. The appeal goes to the superior court.

It is worth noting that not all records are open. Active criminal investigations, personnel files, attorney-client communications, and some victim information are among the categories that can be withheld. But the presumption under APRA is that records are public unless a specific exemption applies.

Airport and University Police

Fairbanks has two additional law enforcement agencies that cover specific areas. The Fairbanks International Airport has its own police unit at 5195 Brumbaugh Blvd, reachable at (907) 474-2530. Their records cover incidents at the airport. You can find more at dot.alaska.gov/faiiap.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department covers the UAF campus 24 hours a day. They are at 1011 North Chandalar Drive, phone (907) 474-7721. Their jurisdiction covers the area bounded by Farmer's Loop Road, University Avenue, Geist Road, and the Parks Highway. For more see uaf.edu/police. The UAF PD does not release records generated by other law enforcement agencies. If you need a record from outside campus, go to the agency that originally handled it.

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities also have dedicated police records pages.