Welcome to the Sand Point Department of Public Safety!
The Sand Point Police Department is part of the City's Department of Public Safety (DPS), and is comprised of the DPS Manager
(or Chief of Police), two to four police officers, and the office administrator:
(or Chief of Police), two to four police officers, and the office administrator:
- Chief - David Anderson
- Sergeant - Curt Boyle
- Officer - Dwayne Korthuis-Smith
- Officer - Vacant
- Investigator - Richard Lowery
- Administrative Assistant - Vacant
Contact Information
- Sand Point Police Department P.O. Box 423 Sand Point, Alaska 99661
- Local Emergency Telephone: 911
- Telephone: (907) 383-3700
- Fax: (907) 383-5496
Chief of Police Anderson - #101
Chief Dave Anderson has worked as a patrol officer in Sand Point for the last three years and was appointed Chief of Police in August of 2020. Chief Anderson has over 35 years in law enforcement policing urban and rural areas. Chief Dave has an extensive background in narcotics interdiction and has worked in various schools throughout the course of his career. Most recently Dave has worked as the Sand Point School resource officer and is a member of the National School Resource Officers association. In February of 2020 Dave attended a two week course in Las Cruces, New Mexico and attained certification as a DARE officer with DARE America.
Chief Anderson enjoys working with the people of Sand Point and takes a personal interest in the success of the community. Chief Dave spends his off time in Eastern Washington State where he helps his family operate a small lavender and fresh cut flower farm.
The Police Chief is appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation of the City Council. The Police Chief serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Chief Anderson enjoys working with the people of Sand Point and takes a personal interest in the success of the community. Chief Dave spends his off time in Eastern Washington State where he helps his family operate a small lavender and fresh cut flower farm.
The Police Chief is appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation of the City Council. The Police Chief serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Officers
Sergeant Curt Boyle - #102
Coming Soon.
Officer Dwayne Korthuis-Smith #103
Officer D. "Kort" Korthuis-Smith began working as a patrol officer at Sand Point PD February 2022. Officer "Kort" has over 25 years of law enforcement experience. He joined the US Navy in 1989 , completed his flight training as a pilot in 1992. He served for 7 years on active duty and then an additional 18 years in the Navy Reserve. He joined the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in 1996 and worked in various positions throughout his 25 year career. Prior to his retirement from the WSP he worked in several positions to include Trooper, Trooper Pilot, Trooper Forensics Specialist, Sergeant, Sergeant Pilot, Lieutenant. He has a unique background that combines his flying skills and law enforcement. In addition to his Bachelors and Masters degree, he is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Public Safety.
Officer "Kort" has immediately begun to involve himself in the Sand Point Community, he has volunteered to read to the Kindergarden, First and Second grade students during their library time. Officer "Kort" has been married for 29 years and has two daughters. He spends his off time at his home in Oak Harbor, Washington sailing and flying.
Officer "Kort" has immediately begun to involve himself in the Sand Point Community, he has volunteered to read to the Kindergarden, First and Second grade students during their library time. Officer "Kort" has been married for 29 years and has two daughters. He spends his off time at his home in Oak Harbor, Washington sailing and flying.
Officer - Vacant #104
Coming soon.
Investigator Richard Lowery #105
Coming soon.
