Access Unalaska Police Records

Police records in Unalaska, also known as Dutch Harbor, are handled by the Unalaska Department of Public Safety and the Alaska State Troopers Dutch Harbor Post. You can request incident reports, search court cases through CourtView, and access statewide criminal history and sex offender data through the Alaska DPS system. This page covers the key contacts for law enforcement records in Unalaska, how to submit a public records request to the city, and where to find state-level records resources.

Law Enforcement in Unalaska

Unalaska is located in the Aleutian Islands and is commonly referred to as Dutch Harbor, which is the name of the port area. Two agencies cover law enforcement on the island. The Unalaska Department of Public Safety handles calls within city limits. The Alaska State Troopers Dutch Harbor Post covers the surrounding area and works alongside the city department on major incidents.

Unalaska PD can be reached at 907-581-1233. The AST Dutch Harbor Post is at 907-581-1432. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers also operate in Unalaska and can be reached at the same number, 907-581-1432. Wildlife Troopers handle fish and game violations as well as environmental enforcement. Their fax is 907-581-1407.

Public records requests for city-handled incidents go through the City of Unalaska. Their official website is unalaska.gov. For incidents handled by AST or Wildlife Troopers, contact the Dutch Harbor trooper post directly.

City of Unalaska Public Records

The City of Unalaska handles public records requests through the city government. Submit your request through the unalaska.gov website or by contacting the city directly. The Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100-295, requires agencies to respond within 10 business days.

The image below shows the City of Unalaska's official website, where public records requests are initiated.

Source: City of Unalaska Official Website

The city website covers department contacts, city ordinances, and the public records request process for Unalaska.

For records from AST or Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Unalaska, contact the Dutch Harbor post at 907-581-1432. If you're not sure which agency handled your case, the case number from any paperwork you received will identify the originating agency. Police records from city-handled incidents go through Unalaska DPS, not the AST post.

Alaska State Troopers and Daily Dispatch

The Alaska State Troopers Dutch Harbor Post serves the Aleutian Islands area. The post handles calls outside Unalaska's city limits and works alongside city law enforcement on serious incidents. AST publishes the Daily Dispatch, a public activity log of recent trooper-handled incidents statewide. It's updated regularly and covers the Unalaska and Aleutians area. You can check it to see recent AST activity in the region.

AST also operates an online crime reporting tool for certain non-emergency incident types. Check the DPS website for which types of incidents qualify. If you need to report a crime in progress or a serious incident, call the Dutch Harbor Post at 907-581-1432.

Alaska CourtView - Court Case Lookups

CourtView is the Alaska Court System's public case search tool. It's free, requires no account, and covers cases statewide. Access it at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm. CourtView is authorized under AS 22.35.030. Use it to search by name or case number and see case status, docket entries, and hearing dates.

The image below shows the Alaska CourtView public access case search portal.

Source: Alaska Court System - CourtView Public Access

CourtView does not include sealed records or juvenile cases. It is most useful for checking if someone has a case filed and tracking its status.

For physical copies of court documents, certified copies cost $10 plus $3. Regular copies are $5 plus $3. Research is $30 per hour. Unalaska is a remote location, so use form TF-311 for records held at other court locations. Details are at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/.

Criminal History Background Checks

DPS handles all statewide criminal history checks in Alaska. You can submit a self-request at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20, paid online, and results come by email. This is governed by AS 12.62. Third-party requests require notarized authorization and use a different process.

There is no DPS walk-in office in Unalaska. The nearest walk-in location for criminal history requests is the Kodiak DPS office at 211 Thorsheim Street, Kodiak AK 99615, reachable at 907-486-4121. If traveling to Kodiak is not practical, use the online self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The DPS main office in Anchorage is at 5700 E Tudor Road, 907-269-5767, but Kodiak is the closer option from Unalaska.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska's sex offender registry is public and free at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It includes names, photos, current addresses, and offense details for registered offenders statewide. Alaska has more than 3,640 registered sex offenders. The registry is maintained under AS 12.63.100, with updates from HB 66 taking effect July 2024. You can search by name or city to find offenders in Unalaska or anywhere in Alaska.

Alaska Public Records Act

Alaska's public records law, AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295, gives any person the right to request and inspect public records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If they can't complete the response in that time, they must notify you and give a new estimate. Denials must cite the specific legal basis. Read the act at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html.

Records related to active investigations, confidential informants, or certain law enforcement operations may be withheld temporarily. Most records become public once a case is closed. If you're denied without a clear reason, ask the agency to cite the specific statute they're relying on. A vague denial is not sufficient under APRA.

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