Wasilla Police Records

Wasilla police records are maintained by the City of Wasilla Police Department, which handles public records requests through its online portal and in-person records window. You can search for incident reports, collision records, and other documents tied to police activity in the city. This page explains how to request Wasilla police records, what fees apply, how long processing takes, and where to find related resources like court case lookups, criminal history checks, and the statewide sex offender registry.

Wasilla Police Department Records

The Wasilla Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. It serves Wasilla's incorporated city limits and responds to calls within those boundaries. For incidents outside city limits in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska State Troopers take the lead. Both agencies share the MATCOM dispatch line at 907-352-5401.

To request police records, visit the department's public records page at cityofwasilla.gov/375/Public-Records. Wasilla PD offers an online portal for reports created after January 1, 2024. For older reports, you can submit a PDF request form. The forms page at cityofwasilla.gov/374/Police-Department-Forms has downloads for all current request documents.

Contact info and hours for the records unit:

The police department's full website is at cityofwasilla.gov/327/Police. That page covers department staff, patrol zones, and links to forms and reports.

How to Request Wasilla Police Records

Wasilla PD requires a non-litigation certification before it will process most records requests. This is a short statement confirming you are not using the records for a lawsuit. You fill it out as part of the standard request form. If you skip it, your request may be delayed or returned.

The department has 10 business days to respond under Alaska's Public Records Act. In some cases, it can extend that window by another 10 business days if the records require extra review or coordination. You will get written notice if an extension is needed.

Draft reports are not released. Wasilla PD only provides complete, finalized records. Keep that in mind if you are looking for a report shortly after an incident. Collision reports, in particular, can take about 30 days to finalize. If a criminal charge is filed in connection with a crash, the report may be held until the District Attorney provides an adjudication notice, as required under AS 40.25.120(6)(B).

Redaction rules are set by WMC 2.48.120 and AS 40.25.120. Birthdates, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers are routinely removed from copies before release.

The screenshot below shows the Wasilla PD public records request page, where you can find the online portal and PDF forms for submitting a request.

Use the online portal for recent reports. For anything before January 2024, download the PDF form and submit it in person or by email.

Fees for Wasilla Police Records

Basic fees are set by city policy. Police reports and collision reports each cost $10. Media records such as photos, audio files, or video footage cost $20 per incident, provided the media exists. Not all incidents have associated media.

Payment depends on how you submit your request. If you use the online portal, other payment methods may be accepted. In-person or PDF-based requests require cash or check only. Fees are paid before the records are released. Refunds are not issued if records are found to be exempt or unavailable after payment.

The screenshot below shows the Wasilla Police Department's main page, which links to records request options and department contact information.

If you have a question about whether a fee applies to your request, you can email wpdadmin@cityofwasilla.gov before submitting.

Alaska State Troopers in Wasilla

Alaska State Troopers, Detachment B, cover the Mat-Su Valley including areas outside Wasilla's city limits. Their headquarters is at 453 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645. The commanding officer is Captain Hans Brinke, reachable at 907-746-9135. Deputy commander is Lt. Derek DeGraaf at 907-746-9127.

If an incident happened outside city limits and was handled by AST rather than Wasilla PD, your records request goes to AST Detachment B rather than the city. Call MATCOM at 907-352-5401 if you are not sure which agency responded to your incident.

AST also runs an online crime reporting tool at dps.alaska.gov/AST/CrimeReport. This is for non-emergency incidents. Do not use it to report firearm thefts, drug crimes, or vehicle thefts. Those require a phone call or in-person report.

Mat-Su Crime Stoppers is a separate tip line for the valley. You can call them at 907-745-2333 to report information about a crime without giving your name.

Mat-Su Borough Public Records

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough maintains its own public records portal at matsu.gov/public-records. Borough records include planning documents, meeting minutes, budgets, and other public-facing materials. A transparency portal is also available at transparency.matsugov.us, which covers spending, payroll, and contract data.

For most police records tied to city incidents, the Wasilla PD is the right place to start. Borough records cover government administration rather than law enforcement activity within the city. The county-level page for more on borough records is at Matanuska-Susitna Borough police records.

Court Records Through CourtView

Alaska court case records are searchable online at no cost through CourtView. This is the Alaska Court System's public access tool, governed by AS 22.35.030. You can look up case numbers, names, charges, and hearing dates for cases filed in state courts. Wasilla cases fall under the Third Judicial District, Palmer Superior Court.

CourtView does not require an account. Most cases are visible to the public. Cases involving juveniles are generally not shown. Records from dismissed or acquitted cases may be sealed if the defendant requests it.

If you need certified copies or official court documents, use the Alaska Trial Court Records system. Requests go through the Palmer courthouse using form TF-311 PA. Online requests take roughly two to four weeks to process. If you go in person to the Palmer courthouse, you can often get current records the same day. Certified copies cost $10 plus $3 per page. Plain copies cost $5 plus $3 per page. Research requests billed at $30 per hour if staff time is required. See courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts for forms and instructions.

Criminal History Background Checks

Alaska DPS handles criminal history checks through its self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20. Results are delivered by email. The process is governed by AS 12.62, which covers access and use of criminal history records in the state.

You can also request a check in person at the Palmer DPS office at 453 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645. That office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 907-745-2131. Walk-in requests are accepted during those hours.

A state criminal history check reflects arrests, charges, and dispositions recorded in Alaska. It does not include records from other states or federal courts. If you need records from another jurisdiction, you will need to contact that state separately.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska's Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable at sor.dps.alaska.gov. The statewide registry holds more than 3,640 entries. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find registered offenders near Wasilla.

Registration rules are set under AS 12.63.100. HB 66, which took effect in July 2024, updated some provisions around registration and community notification. Registry entries include name, photo, current address, and offense details. The DPS keeps the registry current and updates it on a regular basis.

Daily Dispatch Reports

Alaska DPS publishes a Daily Dispatch that summarizes recent law enforcement activity across the state. You can filter by date and region. For Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley, look for entries under Detachment B or the Mat-Su region. Dispatch entries are brief and do not include full report details, but they are a quick way to check recent calls or confirm an incident date.

The dispatch log is public and updated regularly. It is a useful tool if you are tracking activity in a specific area or need to know when to file a records request.

Alaska Public Records Act

All requests for Wasilla police records fall under the Alaska Public Records Act, found at AS 40.25.100-295. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Denials must include the specific exemption cited. You can appeal a denial to the agency head within 60 working days.

Common exemptions include records tied to open investigations, records that could compromise a prosecution, and records that identify confidential informants. Wasilla PD also applies local municipal code provisions when redacting personal identifiers from reports.

If you have trouble getting records you believe should be public, Alaska Legal Services Corporation at alsc-law.org may be able to help. They serve low-income Alaskans with civil legal matters, including disputes over public records access.

Nearby Cities

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