Alaska, by county
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
32 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Alaska, United States?
The atlas lists 32 prisons, jails and detention centres in Alaska, United States, including 14 state prisons and 11 city jails.
What is the largest prison in Alaska, United States?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, Goose Creek Correctional Center is the largest, with about 1,472 places.
How many police stations are in Alaska, United States?
128 police units are listed for Alaska, United States: 74 police departments, 47 state agencies and 6 special jurisdiction agencies.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Alaska, United States?
Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Which county has the most facilities?
Kenai Peninsula, with 6 prisons and jails and 11 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 32 entries of 32. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
What specialised facilities are there in Alaska, United States?
The atlas lists 6 juvenile facilities here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Alaska, United States has the most prisons?
Kenai has the most, with 3 places of detention in the atlas, out of 22 towns with at least one.
How is Alaska, United States divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Alaska, United States by county, following official administrative boundaries; 29 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; Kenai Peninsula is the largest by number of entries.