Police News

The Capital City Fire Rescue and Juneau Police Department Communications Center is launching PulsePoint Respond in Juneau on Tuesday, September 1. PulsePoint is a free mobile application designed to connect CPR-trained community members with people experiencing cardiac arrest before professional responders arrive on the scene.   “Our firefighters and paramedics are trained and equipped to provide advanced care, but there is an unavoidable period between the 9-1-1 call…

August 1, 2025 Good afternoon, On July 30th Juneau Police Department officers responded to an altercation in which a woman was observed harassing and making racial slurs at a man waiting for the bus in front of the Douglas Library. Officers responded and arrested the female. Another party entered the altercation and was arrested using a technique designed to control…

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The FFY24 JAG allocation and award to the City and Borough of Juneau, Juneau Police Department is $34,305. The Police Department’s full spending plan proposal for these funds can be found on the City’s website, at the link…

The City and Borough of Juneau is pleased to announce that Krag Campbell will serve as the next Deputy Chief of the Juneau Police Department. The appointment is effective January 1, 2024, after which Campbell will serve as Acting Chief until incoming Chief Derek Bos takes up his post on February 1. “Deputy Chief Campbell is an accomplished officer with…

The City and Borough of Juneau is very pleased to announce that Derek Bos will serve as the next Chief of the Juneau Police Department. Chief Bos’ appointment is effective February 1, 2024. “Chief Bos is a proven leader with the executive law enforcement skills that will serve JPD and the community well,” said City Manager Katie Koester. “I look…

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The FFY23 JAG allocation and award to the City and Borough of Juneau, Juneau Police Department is $41,241. The Police Department’s full spending plan proposal for these funds can be found on the City’s website, at the link…