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Alaska State Troopers

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Alaska State Troopers

@akstatetrooper

Official X account of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Department of Public Safety.

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Joined January 2021

Alaska State Troopers
@akstatetrooper
Jul 4
Happy Independence Day from your Alaska State Troopers! As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable holiday weekend. Please remember to celebrate responsibly. Always wear a life vest when on the water, practice good campfire
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Jul 4
Replying to @akstatetrooper
UPDATE: The highway reopened at approximately 5am.
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@akstatetrooper
Jul 4
The Seward Highway is closed at mile 15 (15 miles north of Seward) in both directions due to an overturned semi-truck. The closure is expected to last for several hours. There is no detour around the closure; please avoid the area. Check 511.Alaska.gov for updates.
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@akstatetrooper
Jul 1
Last week your Alaska State Troopers partnered with the Anchorage Police Department and several other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for a multi-day crime suppression operation in Anchorage. Over three days, 127 arrests were made and over 1 million potentially
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@akstatetrooper
Jul 1
The Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest continues! Day three and Alaska is in 15th place. We are only 183 votes from being 13th (13 are selected for the calendar), and 9,300 votes from first place. Florida won last year with 58,399 votes. We're not the most populous state, but
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 29
Today is the day! The Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest starts now! We need your votes make it into the calendar again. Vote today at: surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlook…
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 28
Update: The Richardson Highway at MP210 is now open in both directions.
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 28
The Richardson Highway is closed in both directions at milepost 210, due to a motor vehicle crash.
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 25
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers remind everyone to give wildlife plenty of space, especially bears and moose. These are wild animals, not zoo animals or pets. Take photos from a safe distance and never approach an animal for a better shot. Always leave it a clear escape route and
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 24
There is law enforcement activity in the area of Wilson St and 26th Ave in Fairbanks. Please avoid the area and follow the directions of law enforcement officers. There is no public safety threat at this time.
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 24
UPDATE: Law enforcement has cleared the area near Wilson and 26th. Thank you for your patience.
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Jun 20
Happy Solstice Weekend from the Land of the Midnight Sun. We hope everyone enjoys the daylight and celebrates responsibly. Remember, driving under the influence is illegal and dangerous. If you plan to partake in intoxicating substances, have a plan to get home safely.
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 18
Please avoid Swanson River Road near Jacobsen Avenue in Sterling as wildland fire crews respond to a wildland fire. Alaska State Troopers have closed Swanson River Road to non-local traffic at Jacobsen Avenue. At this time no evacuations have been ordered, but follow KPB
akfireinfo.com
Alaska Wildland Fire Information
akfireinfo.com
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 18
Swanson River Road is now open in both directions. Thank you for your patience. For the latest info on this fire visit
akfireinfo.com
Alaska Wildland Fire Information
akfireinfo.com
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@akstatetrooper
Jun 17
While operating under the shadow of volcanoes and patrolling through stunning sunrises, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers remain dedicated to protecting our marine resources and ensuring safety on the water. Our marine enforcement vessels patrol thousands of miles of remote coastline,
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