Alaska State Troopers
Andy Cottle possesses extensive experience in law enforcement and investigation, currently serving as an Investigator with the Alaska State Troopers since July 2020. Prior to this role, Andy held the position of Training Officer - Sergeant at Triple Canopy from June 2018 to June 2020, specializing in firearms instruction. Andy's career also includes a significant tenure with the Anchorage Police Department from August 1998 to June 2018 as a Detective in the Special Victims Unit, alongside serving as a Lead Defense Tactics Instructor at the police academy. Previous experience includes a role as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration from March 1992 to August 1998, and as a Probation Parole Officer for the State of Alaska from October 1990 to March 1992. Andy Cottle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University, completed between 1984 and 1987.
Alaska State Troopers
The mission of the Division of Alaska State Troopers is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. The Division is comprised of posts assigned to five geographic detachments that provide patrol, enforcement, and search and rescue to all areas of the state and a central headquarters. The Alaska State Troopers' eight core missions in meeting these responsibilities are: 1. Maintain public peace and order. 2. Enforce criminal laws and investigate violations of those laws. 3. Enforce traffic laws and regulations and investigate violations of those laws and regulations. 4. Conduct and manage search and rescue operations. 5. Support and assist other law enforcement and governmental agencies. 6. Investigate allegations of human abuse or neglect. 7. Respond to the concerns and inquiries of citizens. 8. Provide current and relevant training to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.