Department of Public Safety

 The Hoonah Department of Public Safety includes:​

• Police Force
• Community Service Officer
• Dispatchers
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Volunteer EMS Team​

The Director of Public Safety is the Chief of Police and oversees all of these employees and reports to the Mayor. The Department of Public Safety consists of 4 sworn Officers including the Chief of Police (when fully staffed), and civilian employees to include one community service officer, four full-time dispatchers and two part-time dispatchers. 

Stop by the Department of Public Safety to get an off-road license for your ATV or snow mobile, to register your pet, request DMV services, or to show your appreciation for the employees and volunteers. Meet the dedicated staff who are devoted to protecting and serving the unique community of Hoonah.

Mission
Our mission is to serve the community of Hoonah with Integrity, Wisdom, Courage, and Compassion, working in partnership with the community to continually make Hoonah a great place to live, work and visit.

​Vision
The Hoonah Department of Public Safety will provide the highest quality of Police services by working in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life in Hoonah, while at the same time maintaining respect for individual's rights and human dignity. This Department is committed to providing its members with quality leadership, the most updated training and equipment allowed to perform its mission.

​Organizational Values

• ​Partnership - we are committed to working in partnership with the community and each other to identify and resolve issues which impact public safety.
   

• ​Respect - We are committed to respecting individual rights, human dignity, and value of all members of the community and the department.
   

• ​Integrity -  We are committed to nurturing the public trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
   

• ​Dedication - we are committed to providing the highest quality of professional Law Enforcement service to the community with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in Hoonah.
   

• ​Empowerment - We are committed to empowering our members and the community to resolve problems by creating an environment that encourages solutions and addresses the needs of the community.