Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Alaska State Troopers, 11 officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper Dennis Finbar Cronin |
|
Gunfire |
| Trooper Larry Robert Carr |
|
Aircraft accident |
| Trooper Frank Stuart Rodman |
|
Aircraft accident |
| Trooper Roland Edgar (Skip) Chevalier Jr. |
|
Gunfire |
| Wildlife Sergeant John David Stimson |
|
Exposure |
| Trooper Troy Lynn Duncan |
|
Gunfire |
| Sergeant Robert Lee Bittick |
|
Aircraft accident |
| Trooper Bruce Alan Heck |
|
Assault |
| Wildlife Sergeant David C. Churchill |
|
Heart attack |
| Wildlife Trooper James A. Moen |
|
Aircraft accident |
| Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle |
|
Gunfire |
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