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2009 Press Releases

Dec. 18, 2009 - Wildlife Troopers see Successful Conclusion in Case against Two Hunters
Dec. 14, 2009 - Designate a Driver during the Holidays
Dec, 12, 2009 - Manhunt Ends Peacefully Thanks to Extended Search Efforts
Dec. 11, 2009 - Alaska State Troopers Conduct Manhunt for Wanted Man in Northwest Arctic
Dec. 4, 2009 - Troopers Support Gov. Parnell's Campaign Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults
Dec. 3, 2009 - Travel Smart on Winter Roads
Nov. 24, 2009 - Trooper-Involved Shooting in Fairbanks
Nov. 18, 2009 - Troopers Involved in Wasilla Shooting Identified
Nov. 14, 2009 - Domestic Argument Leads to Trooper-Involved Shooting
Nov. 12, 2009 - DPS Academy Graduates 26 from Seven Different Law Enforcement Agencies
Nov. 10, 2009 - Trooper Involved in Shooting Identified
Nov. 6, 2009 - Danger: Thin Ice
Nov. 6, 2009 - Troopers Rescue Mother and Infant from Home Fire
Oct. 28, 2009 - Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm, Automatic Monthly E-mail Reminder Available
Oct. 28, 2009 -Alaska Issued its Second Successful AMBER Alert
Oct. 16, 2009 -Job Fair Open to Public: Targets Women
Sept. 15, 2009 - New Child Seat Laws Take Affect Today
Sept. 10, 2009 - Preparedness Fair this Weekend
Sept. 9, 2009 - Alaska State Troopers Stay Busy at the End of Summer
Sept. 8, 2009 - TEST of the Alaska AMBER Alert System
Sept. 4, 2009 - Troopers and Municipal Officers to Hit the Road over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Aug. 27, 2009 - National DUI Crackdown Underway
Aug. 11, 2009 - Side-by-Side Fires to be Set by The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety To Help Alaska Residents Understand Risks and Home Safety Technology
Aug. 8, 2009 - Troopers Encouraged to Keep Up the Good Work
Aug. 7, 2009 - New Executive Director of Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Appointed
Aug. 6, 2009 - Hazardous Driving Conditions on Parks Highway
Aug. 5, 2009 - Dense Smoke Advisory, Use Headlights When Traveling in the Interior
July 31, 2009 - Troopers Encourage Motorists to Use Headlights
July 28, 2009 - 49th Annual AST/RCMP Shoot Takes Aim in Kenai
July 27, 2009 - Troopers Notice Disturbing Trend on Seward Highway
July 17, 2009 - DPS Welcomes New Deputy Commissioner
July 07, 2009 - More Identifying Information on Warrant List
July 02, 2009 - Crime Lab Employee Named as Chair of International Board
July 02, 2009 - Fourth of July Traffic Enforcement
June 30, 2009 - Alaska Wildlife Troopers Investigate Claims of Illegal Fishing on Yukon
June 30, 2009 - State Fire Marshal Cautions Citizens About Fireworks Safety During July 4th Celebrations
June 30, 2009 - Bureau of Highway Patrol Adds New Unit
June 17, 2009 - DPS and DOT&PF Team Up to Create Two New Highway Safety Corridors
June 10, 2009 - Cold Case Investigators Seek Information for 1982 Murder
June 03, 2009 - DPS Academy to Graduate 38 from 13 Different Law Enforcement Agencies
May 26, 2009 - Fire Danger Remains Extremely High in Many Parts of Alaska
May 22, 2009 - Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement
May 19, 2009 - Speed Limit Lowered to 45 on Seward Highway for Hooligan Fishery
May 19, 2009 - Summer Starts with High Number of Fatalities on Alaska’s Highways
May 14, 2009 - Wildfire Danger Sparks Concerns on Use of Road Flares
May 13, 2009 - Click it or Ticket Alaska
May 04, 2009 - The Jessica Baggen Murder: A Cold Case Gripping Sitka
May 01, 2009 - Arson Awareness Week May 3 - 9
May 01, 2009 - Wrap up to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr. 22, 2009 - Catching Sophie’s Killer: Cold Case Investigators Search For New Clues
Apr. 21, 2009 - End of Session Highlights for DPS
Apr. 17, 2009 - April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr. 14, 2009 - Law Enforcement Keeps Busy During Arctic Man
Apr. 14, 2009 - DPS Extends Studded Tire Deadline to May 1 for Entire State
Apr. 07, 2009 - Hatcher Pass Snowboarder Fatality
Apr. 07, 2009 - Arctic Man 2009
Apr. 03, 2009 - AST and CNFAC Warn of Increased Avalanche Danger
Apr. 02, 2009 - Johnson Pass Avalanche Recovery Efforts Resume Today
Mar. 26, 2009 - Troopers Actions Deemed Justified in Shooting near Wasilla
Mar. 13, 2009 - Village Public Safety Officer Program Graduates 10 New Officers
Mar. 06, 2009 - Law Enforcement Presence Iditarod Restart
Mar. 06, 2009 - Being Safe Means Being Prepared
Mar. 05, 2009 - Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Mar. 02, 2009 - First AMBER Alert Successfully Issued in Alaska
Feb. 27, 2009 - 19 Lost; Four Dead in 10 Days
Feb. 24, 2009 - DPS Sponsors Free Avalanche Awareness Courses
Feb. 20, 2009 - Snowpack Conditions Pose Avalanche Threat in Southcentral
Feb. 20, 2009 - Heroin Bust in Wasilla a Reminder of Heroin Issues in Alaska
Feb. 19, 2009 - AST Conducts Search for Overdue Aircraft near Nome
Feb. 17, 2009 - ABC Board Raids Two Businesses for Selling Alcohol without a License
Feb. 16, 2009 - One Killed, Eight Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision on Sterling Highway
Feb. 13, 2009 - Investigation Finds Troopers Took Appropriate Action in Soldotna Hospital Shooting
Feb. 12, 2009 - Fake Wireless AMBER Alert Circulating
Feb. 09, 2009 - AWT Asks Public's Help in Locating Aircraft
Feb. 04, 2009 - Trooper-Involved Shooting Ends in the Death of Gun-Wielding Woman
Jan. 30, 2009 - Road Wise AK Campaign Highlights Screen Device Law
Jan. 30, 2009 - Rescue on Flattop
Jan. 30, 2009 - Carbon Monoxide, the Silent Killer
Jan. 28, 2009 - Kalsag School Fire
Jan. 28, 2009 - New Scam involving Text Messages: "Smishing"
Jan. 23, 2009 - Mountain Named after Late Commissioner Godfrey
Jan. 21, 2009 - Jury Duty Scam
Jan. 19, 2009 - Search Continues near St. Mary’s for Two Missing Snowmachiners
Jan. 15, 2009 - Alaska Department of Public Safety Highlighted through TV Productions
Jan. 13, 2009 - National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
Jan. 08, 2009 - Delta School Theft Case Resolution
Jan. 08, 2009 - Record-setting Cold Weather Spurs Record-setting Fire Fatalities
Jan. 07, 2009 - Call to Action
Jan. 05, 2009 - Commissioner Statement ref Johnston Case
Jan. 02, 2009 - Cold Temps Cause for Concern
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