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The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws.

End Result A: Protect lives, property, and public peace.

	Homicides in Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction decreased by two in FY2009, but the rate remained the same as the previous 3-year average
	In CY2008, there were 46 motor vehicle accident (MVA) fatalities in area of Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction. Data source changed in CY2007 and will not be comparable to previous average until CY2010
	12% decrease in burglaries reported in Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction, going from 1,338 burglaries in CY2006 to 1,181 burglaries in CY2007
	Status of Strategies to Achieve End Result
		Homicide solve rate in Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction in FY2009 was 100%, a 15% increase over FY2008
		There were 16 driving under the influence (DUI) fatalities in the Alaska State Trooper patrol area in CY2008 and six in CY2007. Data for this target of a 10% decline compared to the prior 3-year average first became available in CY2007; thus a comparison to the target is not possible till CY2010
		58% of property crimes referred in FY2009 were accepted for prosecution in this first year of reporting this measure, short of the target of 70%

End Result B: Protect wildlife resources.

	The number of wildlife violations as a percentage of total contacts decreased by 1% in FY2009 compared to FY2008
	Status of Strategies to Achieve End Result
		Number of resource user contacts increased by 11% in FY2009 compared to previous 2-year average

End Result C: Reduce loss of life and property due to fire.

	Unintentional fire fatalities (non-homicide) decreased to 17 in CY2008 but were still above the previous 5-year average
	Dollar value of property loss due to fire increased 35% in CY2008 compared to the previous 5-year average
	Status of Strategies to Achieve End Result
		38% of 2,256 buildings inspected in FY2009 were found to be in compliance with legal standards
		18% decrease in the number of students attending firefighter and fire officer training in FY2009

Current as of Dec 24 2008 13:13:09