Kenai Police Records

Police records in Kenai are held by the Kenai Police Department and, for incidents outside city limits, by Alaska State Troopers Detachment E in Soldotna. This guide walks you through the main ways to search and request those records, from the KPD online form to the statewide criminal history portal and court case search tools.

Kenai Police Department Records

The Kenai Police Department serves the city of Kenai and handles all records for incidents within city limits. The department sits at 107 S. Willow Street, Kenai AK 99611. For general admin matters, call 907-283-7879 or email 911@kenai.city. Chief David Ross oversees the department; you can reach him directly at dross@kenai.city.

KPD is accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance, a status it earned in 2022. The department runs 18 sworn officers along with 8 dispatchers and 5 temporary summer enforcement officers. That staffing level reflects the seasonal nature of Kenai's population, which swells each summer with commercial fishing activity.

To get a copy of a police report, use the department's online records request form. The form runs on the LiquidForms platform and lets you submit your request without visiting the station in person. You can find it at forms.kenai.city/Forms/kpd_police_record_request. The main KPD page for report requests is at kenai.city/police/page/report-request-form.

Note that police records are handled separately from general city records. If you submit a public records request through the city clerk, it will not automatically reach the police department. Use the police-specific form linked above for any incident reports, case records, or related documents tied to KPD.

The city also runs an online crime reporting tool for lower-level, non-emergency incidents. You can file a report online for:

• Animal complaints
• Drug information tips
• Fraud and identity theft
• Harassment
• Lost property
• Shoplifts (business use)
• Supplements to a prior burglary report
• Suspicious activity
• Theft and theft from vehicle
• Threats and vandalism
• Vehicle tampering

Online crime reports do not replace 911 for emergencies. Always call 911 if the incident is still in progress or someone is at risk of harm.

The KPD records request form is hosted on the LiquidForms platform at forms.kenai.city.

Alaska State Troopers - Detachment E

Alaska State Troopers Detachment E covers the Kenai Peninsula. Their headquarters is at 46333 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna AK 99669. Commander Captain Maurice Hughes can be reached at 260-2706. For dispatch, call (907) 262-4453.

If an incident occurred outside the Kenai city limits but still in the Kenai Peninsula area, AST Detachment E likely handled it. To request records for those incidents, contact AST directly. Alaska's public records law, AS 40.25.100-295, governs all state agency records, including AST reports. Agencies have 10 working days to respond to a request. If denied, you have 60 working days to appeal.

Both the Kenai Police Department and Soldotna Police Department serve the broader Kenai area. The Soldotna PD page at soldotna.org/police shows the range of law enforcement resources across the peninsula.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Records

The Kenai Peninsula Borough handles borough-level public records through its GovQA platform. You'll need to create an account to submit a request and track its status. The KPB Clerk's Office is located at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna AK 99669.

Borough Clerk Johni Blankenship manages the records process. You can reach her at jblankenship@kpb.us or by phone at (907) 714-2160. The borough's online records portal is at kpb.us. Borough records cover planning documents, meeting minutes, permits, and other government records, but not KPD incident reports.

CourtView - Alaska Court Cases

Alaska's online case search system is called CourtView. It lets you look up criminal, civil, and traffic cases filed in Alaska trial courts. For Kenai-area cases, search the Kenai Third Judicial District records. The portal is at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm.

CourtView shows case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Note that under AS 22.35.030, records of acquittals and dismissed charges may be sealed or removed from public view. Not every arrest leads to a case that stays visible in the system. If a case is not showing up, it may have been sealed or the court may have restricted access.

You can search by name, case number, or date range. Use wildcards to broaden a search: the asterisk (*) matches zero or more characters, the question mark (?) matches a single character, and brackets can match specific character ranges. The City of Kenai's public records portal also uses these same wildcard rules.

Trial Court Records and Certified Copies

If you need a certified copy of a court record, the Kenai courthouse serves Kenai Peninsula cases. For courts not in the main system, use form TF-311. Kenai Peninsula locations use TF-311 for all certified copy and document requests made at locations outside the primary court clerk's office.

Standard fees for trial court records in Alaska are set statewide. Certified copies run $10 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page. Document copies (not certified) cost $5 for the first page plus $3 each after. Research time, if the clerk must search for records, is billed at $30 per hour. These fees apply across all Alaska trial courts, including those serving the Kenai Peninsula. The trial courts page is at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/.

Alaska Criminal History Records

The Alaska Department of Public Safety runs the statewide criminal history portal. You can request your own record online through the self-service email request system at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20 per report. Reports cover Alaska-only criminal history under AS 12.62.

If you want to request in person, the Kenai DPS office handles walk-in requests. The office is at 46333 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna AK 99669. Call (907) 262-4453 before going to confirm hours and availability. Walk-in requests follow the same $20 fee structure.

Daily Dispatch Reports

The Alaska Department of Public Safety publishes daily dispatch logs at dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov. These logs show AST activity across the state, including calls in the Kenai area. You can search by date and location. The dispatch reports are free to view and cover calls for service, arrests, and incident summaries. They do not replace formal police reports but give a general picture of law enforcement activity in any given area.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska's sex offender registry is public and free to search. The registry is maintained by DPS and is available at sor.dps.alaska.gov. As of 2024, the registry holds more than 3,640 entries statewide. You can search by name, city, zip code, or address. Registration requirements are set under AS 12.63.100. A 2024 update under HB 66, effective July 2024, revised some registration and notification rules.

If you're searching for registrants in the Kenai city area, use "Kenai" as the city filter. The registry shows current address, physical description, and the offense for which the person is registered. It is updated regularly, though there may be short delays between a change of address and the update appearing online.

Alaska Public Records Act

All public records requests in Alaska are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100-295. You do not need to give a reason for requesting a record. The law covers records held by state and local government agencies, including police departments. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. If the agency denies your request, you have 60 working days to appeal. The full text of the APRA is at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files, juvenile records, certain personnel matters, and records sealed by court order may be withheld. If your request is denied in whole or in part, the agency must tell you which exemption applies.

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities also have dedicated police records pages.