Alaska State Troopers
Luis Nieves is the owner of Aegis Comics of Alaska since May 2019, providing a dedicated comic book retail experience in Alaska. Concurrently, Luis has been serving as a Sergeant with the Alaska State Troopers since August 2006, holding various roles including Council Member for the Alaska Police Standards Council and supervising rural law enforcement units. Previous experience includes recruitment for the Alaska Department of Public Safety and serving as President and Founder of the National Latino Peace Officers Association Alaska. Luis also has a notable military background, having served as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard and as an Operations Specialist in the U.S. Navy. Luis holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from American InterContinental University and graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School.
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.