Alaska State Troopers Pictures
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Snowmobile Patrol
Troopers patrol by any means necessary in the rugged terrain of Mat-Su Valley. To get over vast snowy areas, a snowmobile works very well.
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Helicopter Patrol
Alaska State Troopers on patrol in Helo-1.
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Sgt. Andrew Merrill with Black Hawk
Andrew Merrill with the Black Hawk helicopter that is used on some missions.
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Trooper Dogsled Team
Out on the trail with the Troopers' dogsled team.
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Alaska Mobile
A unique Alaska-mobile.
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Trooper Kevin Blanchette
Trooper Kevin Blanchette on patrol outside of Kotzebue.
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Airboat Patrol
Wildlife Trooper Ken Vanspronsen gets ready to head out on airboat patrol.
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Alaska State Trooper Helicopter
An Alaska State Trooper helicopter patrols Arctic Man.
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Frozen Landscape
The frozen landscape north of Anchorage. Alaska is almost three times the size of Texas with temperatures as low as 45 below and some of the most rugged terrain.
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Surveying the Scene
Wildlife Trooper John Simeon surveys a river for fishermen.
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Special Emergency Reaction Team
SERT (Special Emergency Reaction Team) members move in on their location during training.
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Displaying Just How Remote Nome Is
Signs signifying how far away major cities in the world are. Nome, Alaska is quite isolated from the world's major cities.
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Testing Maneuverability
Pictured here, Troopers Brent Johnson and Howie Peterson test the maneuverability of the snow machines at the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic.
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Ski Tow
Skier being pulled by a snowmobile at Alaska's Arctic Man.
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Alaska's Mardi Gras
At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, which is Alaska's version of Mardi Gras, troopers face a massive law enforcement challenge as roughly 10,000 people celebrate and snowmobile enthusiasts test their skills. Row after row of snow machines are lined up before the Arctic Man main event begins.
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Prepping to Compete
Overhead of Arctic Man snowmobilers preparing to compete.
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Snowmobile Jump
A snowmobiler launches off jump at Alaska's Arctic Man.
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Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic
At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, which is Alaska's version of Mardi Gras, troopers face a massive law enforcement challenge as roughly 10,000 people celebrate and snowmobile enthusiasts test their skills. Snow Machine drag races are also a tradition at Arctic Man.
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Transporting an Injured Man
At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, which is Alaska's version of Mardi Gras, troopers face a massive law enforcement challenge as roughly 10,000 people celebrate and snowmobile enthusiasts test their skills. Pictured here, the Troopers' "Helo-1" helicopter lands on top of the mountain to transport a seriously injured man to the hospital. Troopers and Medics prepare to load the stabilized victim on board "Helo-1" for transport.
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Seized Paraphernalia
Marijuana paraphernalia seized at Arctic Man off a suspected drug dealer.
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Patrolling Arctic Man
Another type of aircraft used to patrol Arctic Man.
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Nome, Alaska
A frozen landscape outside of Nome, Alaska. Even a snow mobile was unable to get across the frigid and rugged terrain.
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Frozen Waterways
Many waterways freeze over in the winter.
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Mat-Su Valley
Springtime in the Mat-Su Valley.
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Flying High
Flying high above the jagged peaks of South Central Alaska.
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Four Wheeler Patrol
An Alaskan Trooper patrols the land on a 4 wheeler.
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At the Shooting Range
Officers Jeff Lee and Collin Symmes at the shooting range. Practicing their accuracy will help with their jobs.
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At the Scene of a Head-On Collision
Troopers discuss and compare notes at the scene of a head on collision between an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle passenger accident.
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Arctic Circle Sunrise
A beautiful sunrise north of the Arctic Circle.
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Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A beautiful scene on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
