“They do not necessarily have to be in uniform, but of course, they do have a duty to respond should something happen,” said ferry system spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy, on a continuing partnership to put state troopers aboard state ferries.
Two state agencies have agreed to continue a program that will allow more law enforcement on state ferries this summer. The Alaska Marine Highway System and the state Department of Public Safety announced the renewal of a ride-along agreement for Alaska State Troopers earlier this month.
“The purpose really is to increase the presence of Alaska State Troopers on the ferry, just to provide the public with some additional safety and security,” said Shannon McCarthy, a spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation. McCarthy said renewing the program this year is not related to a change in criminal incidents aboard Alaska ferries. In fact, the Alaska Marine Highway System doesn’t track public safety incidents that happen on board. Those are reported to local law enforcement depending on the type of incident and location. That could be the U.S. Coast Guard, State Troopers or law enforcement of the closest port. on a ferry in Ketchikan as a type of incident troopers could assist in.
The ride-along program does not cost the state as it’s only as space is available. Troopers can call and reserve seating under the program. Families are not eligible.
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