Drug Sale and Manufacture Arrests Reported in Alaska, 1986–2017
(AJiC Fact Sheet 18-04)
This fact sheet presents data on drug sale and manufacture arrests reported by Alaska law enforcement agencies for the 32-year period 1986 to 2017. Overall, the drug sale and manufacture arrest rate consistently declined between 1997 and 2017. The lowest recorded overall drug sale and manufacture arrest rate was in 2017. While drug sale and manufacture arrest rates for females and juveniles were relatively stable, arrest rates for males and adults showed a pronounced decrease.Citation:
- Ervin, Benjamin. (2018). "Drug Sale and Manufacture Arrests Reported in Alaska, 1986–2017." AJiC Fact Sheet 18-04 (Sep 2018).
Drug Possession Arrests Reported in Alaska, 1986–2017
(AJiC Fact Sheet 18-05)
This fact sheet presents presents data on drug sale possession arrests reported by Alaska law enforcement agencies for the 32-year period 1986 to 2017. Overall, the drug possession arrest rate plateaued between 1998 and 2010, consistently declined from 2010 to 2016, and slightly increased in 2017. The lowest recorded overall drug possession arrest rate was in 1990. Rates increased from 1986 through 1998, then declined for all populations from 2010 to 2016. The adult and male populations drive the overall trend in arrest rates, accounting for roughly four out of every five arrestees during this 32-year period. The trend shows less discrepancy in arrest rates between males and females, as well as between adults and juveniles after 2010.The fact sheets are by Benjamin Ervin, Research Professional, Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC). The AJiC Fact Sheet series addresses various crime and criminal justice topics.
Citation:
- Ervin, Benjamin. (2018). "Drug Possession Arrests Reported in Alaska, 1986–2017." AJiC Fact Sheet 18-05 (Sep 2018).
