missing & murdered indigenous persons

The Anchorage Police Department (APD) works in coordination with local, state, and federal partners to investigate cases involving Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Anchorage. This page provides information, resources, and a public dashboard to increase awareness and support efforts to locate missing individuals.

The first row represents the total number of missing persons cases since May 11, 2026. The second row represents the total number of missing persons cases involving individuals who are Alaska Native (AN) and American Indian (AI).

Each year, 2023 - 2026, has the total solve rate and the solve rate specific to cases involving people who are Alaska Native (AN) and American Indian (AI).

Anchorage Police Department’s MMIP Action Plan

APD is focused on action, maintaining ongoing commitments, and has established future goals for MMIP. Read highlights of the APD Public Action Plan & Accountability Roadmap for our Immediate Action Initiatives, Ongoing Commitment, and Future Goals.

    • No waiting period — every missing persons report is taken immediately upon contact

    • Officers respond to the scene on every missing persons call

    • Mandatory in-person response required when a missing person is located

    • All cases entered into APSIN, NCIC, and NamUs databases

    • Launched public MMIP dashboard on the APD website

    • Missing persons data broken out specifically for Alaska Native individuals

    • Regular updates published on case resolutions and trends

    • Full compliance with federal guidelines for missing and murdered Indigenous persons.

    • Timely data sharing with state and federal partners.

    • Standardized response protocols for Indigenous cases.

    • About Savanna’s Act (2020): Federal legislation directing agencies to develop and implement protocols to respond to cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls and to improve data collection on those cases.

  • APD is committed to keeping families informed throughout every investigation and to handling public communication with care and dignity on their behalf.

    • Cultural competency and trauma-informed training for officers and dispatchers

    • Bias awareness training specific to Alaska Native communities

    • Review of past MMIP cases to identify areas for improvement

    • Establish a dedicated MMIP / Tribal Liaison position within APD

    • Create a multi-agency MMIP response team

    • Further strengthen two-way communication with the Alaska Native community

FULL REPORT: MMIP PUBLIC ACTION PLAN

Frequently Asked Questions & Resources

  • Please call dispatch at 3-1-1 or 786-8900 and request to file a report. You do not need to wait 24-hours to report someone missing. If the case is considered at-risk, APD will issue a RAVE and will post updates on the APD website and social media channels.

  • If you have case information, your first and most important step is to call dispatch at 3-1-1 or 786-8900 and request you to file a report. If you want to follow up, please call the appropriate division commander. The case detective will follow up with you if they need additional information. This process allows detectives to remain focused on their cases.

  • When appropriate, and when it meets certain criteria, APD partners with Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs.

  • The Anchorage Police Department works to connect families with appropriate resources.

    Download the guide for support services.

    Download MMIG2s Alaska Working Group Resource Booklet

    Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center: https://www.aknwrc.org/

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