College Inmate Population

College inmate population records are tracked through Alaska's statewide Department of Corrections system. College is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough adjacent to the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. The Fairbanks Police Department and Alaska State Troopers share law enforcement in the area. Inmates are held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center. To find someone in custody, search VINELink at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. This page covers how to access College inmate population records and arrest data.

College Inmate Population and Law Enforcement

College is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, located on the western edge of Fairbanks near the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Because College is unincorporated, it does not have its own city government or police department. Law enforcement in the community comes from the Fairbanks Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers.

The Fairbanks Police Department covers much of the greater Fairbanks area, including parts of College that fall within or near city limits. The FPD can be reached at 911 for emergencies. The Alaska State Troopers cover unincorporated portions of the borough. For most residents of College, the Fairbanks Police Department is the primary contact for law enforcement matters.

When someone is arrested in the College area, officers from FPD or the Troopers handle the booking process. After arrest and initial processing, inmates are held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center at 1931 Dahl Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, phone (907) 458-6400. This facility is the primary detention center for Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding regions. Alaska's DOC manages both jails and prisons statewide under one system, so all custody decisions are made at the state level.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks also has its own campus police. For incidents that occur on the UAF campus in the College area, the UAF Police Department may be the initial responding agency. Records from campus incidents are held by UAF PD and may be handled separately from borough law enforcement records.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus is part of the College community, where law enforcement and inmate population data flow through both FPD and the statewide DOC system.

Arrest Records for College

Arrest records for College residents and incidents in the community are held by the Fairbanks Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers. To request records from FPD, contact the department directly. For records from incidents handled by the Troopers or for statewide criminal history, contact the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone: (907) 269-5767.

Under AS 12.62.160, any person may request Alaska criminal justice information from the state. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and provide more reliable identity confirmation. Fingerprint submissions use the standard FD-258 FBI form and results arrive by mail within 2-3 weeks. Both types of checks are available to people requesting records on themselves or others as allowed by law.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295 governs access to arrest records in College and all of Alaska. Agencies must respond within 10 working days of a written request under AS 40.25.110. Records related to open investigations, juvenile cases, victim information for certain crimes, and medical data are exempt under AS 40.25.120. All other records are generally accessible. Exemptions are read narrowly under Alaska court decisions favoring disclosure.

VINE Inmate Search for College

VINELink is Alaska's official statewide inmate search and victim notification system. It is free and anonymous. The system operates 24 hours a day. Search at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. TTY users call 1-866-847-1298. You can search by full name, partial name, or DOC ID number.

For partial name searches, enter the first two characters of the last name and the full first name, then check the partial name box. For ID searches, enter at least the first four characters and leave out the leading zero. Results show the person's name, gender, race, ID number, current facility, and custody status. College inmates are generally held at Fairbanks Correctional Center unless transferred to another DOC facility.

Register with VINE to get automatic notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. A transfer, release, or escape triggers the system to call or email you. You set up a four-digit PIN at registration. The system calls until you confirm with your PIN or for up to 24 hours. Multiple phone numbers and email addresses can be registered. Email notifications don't require a PIN. The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 provides additional support.

Court Records for College

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides online access to court records for College and all of Fairbanks North Star Borough. Search by case number, party name, or citation number. The system covers both misdemeanors and felonies filed in the local court. The docket shows motions, payment records for bail and fines, judicial assignments, and case documents.

Case numbers follow the Alaska format with leading zeroes, dashes, and a five-digit sequence number. Each search returns up to 500 records. Hearing times, probation conditions, and sentencing details are not shown online. For that information, contact the Fairbanks Clerk of Court or review the physical file at the courthouse. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the online system.

Nearby Cities

These cities are in or near Fairbanks North Star Borough and share the same DOC system for inmate population records.