Find Police Records in Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak Island Borough police records come from two main sources: the Kodiak Police Department for incidents inside the city of Kodiak, and the Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post for the rest of the island and surrounding communities. The borough sits in the Gulf of Alaska and is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the United States. State-level databases for criminal history, court records, and the sex offender registry serve all residents of the borough, regardless of which local agency handled the original incident.
Kodiak Island Borough Overview
Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post
The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post is located at 211 Thorsheim Street, Kodiak AK 99615. The post phone number is (907) 486-4121. Troopers from this post cover all areas of the borough outside the city of Kodiak, including outlying communities and villages on the island. For incidents that happened in those areas, the AST post holds the primary records.
To request records from the Kodiak AST Post, submit a written request by mail or in person. Be specific: include the incident date, location, and case number if you have it. The post follows the Alaska Public Records Act, which requires a response within 10 working days. Requests involving active investigations or exempt material may take longer or result in partial denial.
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers also have an office in Kodiak at 2921 A Mill Bay Road, Kodiak AK 99615, phone (907) 486-4762. Wildlife enforcement incidents in the Kodiak area are handled separately, and records from those investigations are held by the Wildlife Troopers rather than the standard AST post. If your records question involves hunting, fishing, or wildlife violations, contact that office directly.
Note: The AST Kodiak Post and the Wildlife Troopers Kodiak Office are separate offices with separate records systems, even though both are part of the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Regional Borough Reference
Kodiak Island Borough is located in the western Gulf of Alaska. Neighboring jurisdictions include the Kenai Peninsula to the north and the Aleutians East Borough to the southwest. Each has its own law enforcement structure and records system.
The Aleutians East Borough website provides a reference point for understanding how island borough governance works in this region of Alaska, including public access to government documents.
Borough-level governance models in this part of Alaska share some structural similarities, which helps when trying to understand how records are organized and where to submit requests.
Sex Offender Registry for Kodiak Island Borough
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry covers all registered offenders statewide, including those with addresses in Kodiak Island Borough. The registry is free to search by name, city, or zip code. It holds over 3,640 active entries and is updated on a regular basis. AS 12.63.100 sets the registration requirements that offenders must follow.
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry portal lets you search by name or location to find registered offenders in any part of the state.
Search results include offender photos, registered addresses, and offense information where available under state disclosure rules.
If an offender fails to register or updates their address, that change should be reflected in the registry. If you believe registry information is incorrect, contact the DPS Sex Offender Registration Unit directly.
Public Records Requests Under Alaska Law
The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100-295) gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies in Alaska. No residency requirement exists. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law covers both state agencies and local bodies, including city police departments and borough offices.
Send your request in writing to whichever agency holds the records. For police records, that usually means the Kodiak Police Department for city incidents or the AST Kodiak Post for incidents outside city limits. Include the record type, date range, and any names or case numbers that will help staff locate what you need. Agencies must respond within 10 working days.
Exemptions under AS 40.25.120 protect active investigation records, certain personal information, and law enforcement materials that could compromise safety or ongoing cases. If your request is denied, the agency must tell you which exemption applies. You can appeal any denial to the agency head within 60 working days. Keep your original request and the denial notice in case you need to escalate.
Note: Written requests by mail are valid under APRA, but in-person requests at the agency often get processed faster for straightforward document pulls.
Criminal History Records
DPS holds all Alaska criminal history records at the state level. The self-service online portal handles individual requests for personal criminal history. A name-based search costs $20. A fingerprint-based search costs $35 and is more accurate because it matches on biometric data rather than just name and date of birth. Results come back by email.
Walk-in service for criminal history requests is available at DPS offices statewide. The main DPS line for criminal records questions is (907) 269-5767, and you can email dps.criminalrecords@alaska.gov. The legal framework for these records is AS 12.62.110-120.
Fingerprint cards for in-person submission must be rolled correctly. Staff at DPS offices can assist if needed. If you are submitting a fingerprint request for someone else, you will need the appropriate authorization. Contact DPS directly for those requirements.
Court Records and the Kodiak Courthouse
The CourtView system is a free, public online tool for searching Alaska court cases. Cases filed in Kodiak appear in this system. You can search by party name or case number. No login or payment is required for a basic case search.
For physical copies of court documents, contact the clerk at the Kodiak courthouse. The trial courts page has contact information for each Alaska courthouse, including address, phone, and hours. Copy fees are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $10 plus $3 per page. Research requests run $30 per hour.
AS 22.35.030 requires the court to remove records of dismissed or acquitted cases from public CourtView after 60 days. A blank search result does not always mean no case existed. If the defendant was not convicted and 60 days have passed, the record will no longer appear in public searches.
Daily Dispatch and Missing Persons
The Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch is a publicly accessible log of trooper activity, searchable by date and incident type. Reports from the Kodiak area appear in this system. It is not a full records database, but it provides a useful reference for recent trooper activity on the island and surrounding areas.
Missing persons cases involving Kodiak Island Borough should be reported to the Alaska State Troopers. The statewide missing persons number is (907) 269-5497, with a toll-free line at 1-800-478-9333. You can also reach the unit by email at dps.missing.persons@alaska.gov. The program operates under AS 18.65.620.
For corrections records, the DOC Records office handles requests by phone at (907) 465-3485 or by mail to P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811. Full details on what records are available and how to request them are on the DOC records page.
Cities in Kodiak Island Borough
The city of Kodiak is the largest community in the borough and the only one with its own police department. Other communities on the island and surrounding areas are served by the Alaska State Troopers.
Smaller communities in the borough include Akhiok, Karluk, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions. All are served by the AST Kodiak Post.
Nearby Boroughs
The Kodiak Island Borough sits in the Gulf of Alaska, with the Kenai Peninsula to the north and the Aleutians East Borough to the southwest.