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The Department of Public Safety is created under the Unalaska Code of Ordinances (UCO) chapter 2.44. The Director of Public Safety is appointed by the City Manager and also holds the title of Chief of Police. Within the Department of Public Safety there are four divisions.
The Administrative Division is established by UCO 2.44.080, is administered by the Chief of Police, and has the duty to do the following:
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Attempt to promote productive community partnerships through education, outreach and public relations programs;
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Investigate all applicants for any license or permit when such application requires certification by the Department of Public Safety;
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Provide a contract DMV office and employee for the community;
The Division of Police Services is established by UCO 2.44.080, is administered by the Deputy Chief, and has the duty to do the following:
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Provides comprehensive police services, including community patrols, emergency responses and criminal investigations;
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Attempt to apprehend, arrest, and bring to justice all violators of federal, state, or City law;
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Attempt to suppress all riots, affrays, and unlawful assemblies, and generally keep the peace;
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Serve warrants, writs, executions, and other processes properly directed and delivered to it;
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Provide Animal Control services which enforces animal control ordinances, cares for impounded animals and educates the public about animal welfare issues; and
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Perform such other duties as shall be required of the Division by the Director.
The Communications Division is established by UCO 2.44.080, is administered by the Communications Sergeant, and has the duty to do the following:
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Manage a Public Safety Access Point that provides emergency communications for the community
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Provides dispatch communications for Police Fire and EMS Services
The Corrections Division of Police Services is established by UCO 2.44.080, is administered by the Corrections Sergeant, and has the duty to do the following:
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Manage a community contract jail which provides secure housing for persons being held on criminal charges, those in need of protective custody, and persons being held at the request of Federal agencies;