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Protecting the residents and animals of the frontier. Previously on Alaska State Troopers Season 3 Episode 10 "Storm of the Century", A glimpse into the day-to-day work of Alaska's state troopers.
On this week's Episode title "Warrant Wonderland", Protecting the residents and animals of the frontier.Alaska State Troopers is an American documentary television series on the National Geographic Channel narrated by Los Angeles voice over actor Marc Graue. The show primarily follows the daily beats of various bureaus within the Alaska State Troopers. In addition the show features segments that follow village public safety officers from small rural villages as well as officers from other cities such as the Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage, and Soldotna. The series premiered on October 14, 2009.National Geographic Channel gained rare access to this elite law enforcement agency for the new series Alaska State Troopers. Filmed over 10 months, the series captures a mixture of raw nature and criminal activity throughout the Alaskan wilderness and its remote villages. Follow state troopers from two divisions within the storied organization: the “blue shirt” Alaska State Troopers, who police the towns and villages, as well as the “brown shirt” Alaska Wildlife Troopers, who enforce fish and game regulations for both commercial and sport activities.In a state where just about every resident is armed, any scenario a trooper confronts could be fatal. Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Scott Quist explains what it’s like approaching hunters: “One thing that’s a little bit different about our version of law enforcement is that when we go on patrol, when we contact people we know a few things. We know that they will have guns, they will have knives, and they’ll know how to use them.”Whether performing search and rescue missions on a frozen river or arresting a snowmobiler for a DUI, the challenges an Alaska State Troopers faces are diverse, but one thing is for sure — these are not your average cops.The series is filmed over 10 months and follows Troopers who enforce the law from within two divisions: the Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. The State Troopers provide services more in line with their contiguous state counterparts such as enforcing criminal and traffic laws and regulations, although often in isolated areas with little or no backup. In addition, they also conduct search and rescue operations, often in the bleakest of environments.While State Troopers serve and protect the citizens of Alaska, Wildlife Troopers serve and protect the vast natural resources of the state, which can include anything from halting the poaching of protected fish and game, to assisting in the enforcement of criminal laws and search and rescue operations.Enforcing the law in one of America’s last great wildernesses poses some unique challenges. In Alaska, the wildlife and terrain alone can be deadly. But, cultural differences that many in the mainland may take for granted are thrown into relief by the Troopers in the practice of their duties.For example, it becomes apparent quickly in the series that the average Trooper encounter with a civilian will reveal that the person is armed, even if legally, which increases the potential for harm in any situation. When mainland Troopers show up on the scene, it is possible although usually unlikely that a suspect would be armed. But, in Alaska, as Wildlife Trooper Scott Quist notes about patrol encounters, “We know that they will have guns, they will have knives, and they’ll know how to use them.”
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Protecting the residents and animals of the frontier. Previously on Alaska State Troopers Season 3 Episode 10 "Storm of the Century", A glimpse into the day-to-day work of Alaska's state troopers.
On this week's Episode title "Warrant Wonderland", Protecting the residents and animals of the frontier.Alaska State Troopers is an American documentary television series on the National Geographic Channel narrated by Los Angeles voice over actor Marc Graue. The show primarily follows the daily beats of various bureaus within the Alaska State Troopers. In addition the show features segments that follow village public safety officers from small rural villages as well as officers from other cities such as the Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage, and Soldotna. The series premiered on October 14, 2009.National Geographic Channel gained rare access to this elite law enforcement agency for the new series Alaska State Troopers. Filmed over 10 months, the series captures a mixture of raw nature and criminal activity throughout the Alaskan wilderness and its remote villages. Follow state troopers from two divisions within the storied organization: the “blue shirt” Alaska State Troopers, who police the towns and villages, as well as the “brown shirt” Alaska Wildlife Troopers, who enforce fish and game regulations for both commercial and sport activities.In a state where just about every resident is armed, any scenario a trooper confronts could be fatal. Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Scott Quist explains what it’s like approaching hunters: “One thing that’s a little bit different about our version of law enforcement is that when we go on patrol, when we contact people we know a few things. We know that they will have guns, they will have knives, and they’ll know how to use them.”Whether performing search and rescue missions on a frozen river or arresting a snowmobiler for a DUI, the challenges an Alaska State Troopers faces are diverse, but one thing is for sure — these are not your average cops.The series is filmed over 10 months and follows Troopers who enforce the law from within two divisions: the Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. The State Troopers provide services more in line with their contiguous state counterparts such as enforcing criminal and traffic laws and regulations, although often in isolated areas with little or no backup. In addition, they also conduct search and rescue operations, often in the bleakest of environments.While State Troopers serve and protect the citizens of Alaska, Wildlife Troopers serve and protect the vast natural resources of the state, which can include anything from halting the poaching of protected fish and game, to assisting in the enforcement of criminal laws and search and rescue operations.Enforcing the law in one of America’s last great wildernesses poses some unique challenges. In Alaska, the wildlife and terrain alone can be deadly. But, cultural differences that many in the mainland may take for granted are thrown into relief by the Troopers in the practice of their duties.For example, it becomes apparent quickly in the series that the average Trooper encounter with a civilian will reveal that the person is armed, even if legally, which increases the potential for harm in any situation. When mainland Troopers show up on the scene, it is possible although usually unlikely that a suspect would be armed. But, in Alaska, as Wildlife Trooper Scott Quist notes about patrol encounters, “We know that they will have guns, they will have knives, and they’ll know how to use them.”
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