Andy Cottle

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.