State Criminal Justice Profile
In Fiscal Year 2014, BJA provided more than $3 million* in state and local funds to Alaska.
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—State Formula | $857,725 |
|---|---|
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—2 Local Awards | $453,606 |
| Other Direct Discretionary Funds | $2,059,756 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance
*This amount does not include funding for national training and technical assistance programs that
benefit all states and territories.
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Department of Public Safety | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Statewide Multijurisdictional Task Force and Prosecution Program | $857,725 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Police Department | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | FY 2014 Local JAG Program | $36,041 |
| Municipality of Anchorage | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Mobile Data Computer Laptop Refresh—Data Storage Expansion/Upgrade—Uninterrupted Power Supply Rehabilitation Project | $417,565 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Department of Corrections | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | FY 2014 Alaska Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) Program | $49,683 |
| Alaska Department of Public Safety | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | FY 2014 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation Funds | $34,352 |
| Alaska Department of Public Safety | 08/01/2012 – 07/31/2015 | Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Reallocation of Funds | $214,037 |
| Alaska Native Justice Center | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2017 | Alaska Native Justice Center’s Adult Reentry Program | $749,999 |
| Anvik Tribal Council | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2017 | Tribal Public Safety Building Renovation | $256,447 |
| Central Council | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2017 | Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA) Second Chance Program | $724,764 |
| State of Alaska | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | Alaska John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program | $30,474 |
Law Enforcement Agencies: 36
Sworn Officers: 1,312
City County Tribal State Other
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report (2013)
Between 2004 and 2013, 2 officers were feloniously killed (0 in 2013) and 1 officer was accidentally killed in the line of duty. In 2013, 403 officers were assaulted (0.81% of all officers assaulted in the United States).
According to the FBI Annual Report, nationwide violent crime in 2013 decreased more than 4% from the 2012 estimates. Below are the current crime trends for Alaska:
| Crime | 2012 | 2013 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4,412 | 4,708 | 6.7 |
| Murder and Manslaughter | 30 | 34 | 13.3 |
| Forcible Rape* | 583 | 1,566 | N/A |
| Robbery | 630 | 624 | -1.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,169 | 3,128 | -1.3 |
| Property Crime | 20,037 | 21,210 | 5.9 |
| Burglary | 2,950 | 2,916 | -1.2 |
| Larceny-Theft | 15,565 | 16,599 | 6.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,522 | 1,695 | 11.4 |
In 2013, total arrests (29,568) decreased 0.41% from 2012.
Violent-crime arrests increased 1.24% (1,638),
and property-related arrests increased 11.22% (4,006).
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports
| Court of Last Resort: | Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Appellate: | Court of Appeals |
| General Jurisdiction: | Superior Court |
| Limited Jurisdiction: | District Court |
| Prisoner Admissions: | 3,906 |
|---|---|
| Prisoner Releases: | 3,774 |
| Total Prisoners: | 5,081 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics (2013)
Source: Alaska Department of Corrections
*The percentage of offenders who returned to custody within the first 3 years of release.
The Western States Information Network (WSIN), a RISS Center, serves Alaska.
There are 67 Alaska criminal justice agencies that are members of WSIN.
Source: Regional Information Sharing Systems
In Alaska, Byrne JAG state funding has assisted with numerous innovative initiatives and supports:
Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force and Prosecution Program, which is a cooperative law enforcement and prosecution effort involving several criminal justice agencies with jurisdiction over different areas of the state, sharing the common goal of addressing illegal drugs and alcohol and violent crime problems in Alaska. The program enables law enforcement and prosecution agencies in different jurisdictions to work together as a single entity to improve communication, share intelligence, and coordinate activities. This allows for more efficient use of resources and targeting of offenders whose activities cross jurisdictional boundaries. Alaska also provides a large state share of funding to support this program effort.
Source: National Criminal Justice Association
Alaska Department of Public Safety, Division of Administrative Services
Kelly Howell, Director
http://dps.alaska.gov/
| Total Population: | 735,132 |
|---|---|
| Population Under 18: | 188,132 |
| Population Over 65: | 66,089 |
Source: U.S. Census (2013 est.)
State Investigative Agency:
Alaska Bureau of Investigation
Gary Folger, Commissioner
Local Governments: 177
Source: U.S. Census (2012)
Federally Recognized Tribes: 229
Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Attorneys’ Office: Karen L. Loeffler—District of Alaska, Anchorage Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Homeland Security Agency: Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Mike O'Hare, Director http://www.ak-prepared.com/
Drug Courts: 10
Source: National Drug Court Resource Center
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