The Bristol Bay Borough Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe environment for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Bristol Bay Borough. With a focus on community policing, proactive problem-solving, and crime prevention, the department fosters strong partnerships with the community to ensure Bristol Bay Borough remains a great place to live, work, and play.
Established in 1965, the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department consists of a team of 12 members, including the Chief of Police, full-time and seasonal police officers, dispatchers, and corrections officers. Covering an area of 888 square miles, which includes the communities of King Salmon, Naknek, and South Naknek, the department serves a year-round population of approximately 900, which significantly increases during the summer months due to commercial fishing, sport fishing, and eco-tourism industries. With officers working 8-hour shifts, often alone, they handle all aspects of calls for service, from initial response to investigation and follow-up.
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