Alaska Department of Public Safety

The Palmer Police Department is a law enforcement agency that protects the lives and properties of citizens and visitors, focuses on preserving peace, prevents crime and disorder and guards personal rights and liberty. The department maintains a communication center that coordinates responses to fire, police and medical emergencies. It conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to help in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. The Palmer Police Department undertakes cases related to domestic violence, criminal and sexual assault, arson and auto theft. The department operates a community policing office that provides child safety seat check services. The department s staff employs sworn officers, dispatchers and volunteers. It maintains a location in Palmer, Alaska.

The Division of Alaska State Troopers (AST) provides statewide law enforcement, prevention of crime, and pursuit and apprehension of law offenders. It maintains public peace and order, enforces criminal laws and investigates violations of laws. The division also conducts and manages search and rescue operations. The Division of Alaska State Troopers supports and assists other law enforcement and government agencies. In addition, it provides training to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. The division investigates allegations of human abuse or neglect, as well as responds to the concerns and inquiries of citizens. It also assists with civil and criminal processes, prisoner transportation and central communications. The Division of Alaska State Troopers is a part of the Alaska Department of Public Safety and maintains a state troop post in Palmer, Alaska.