Staff Bio - Delbert (Del) Smith

Mr. Smith has nearly 20 years experience providing criminal justice research, civil and criminal investigations, law enforcement, police management and security consulting. During this time he has held the position of Commissioner with the Alaska Department of Public Safety, where he was responsible for oversight and management of the divisions and agencies, including Alaska State Troopers, Fish & Wildlife Protection, Fire Prevention, Administrative Services, Alaska Police Standards Council, Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. Mr. Smith also spent seven years as Deputy Commissioner with the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Prior to his work with the Department of Public Safety, Mr. Smith was employed by the Anchorage Police Department. During his last few years with the department, he was the Deputy Chief of Operations, making him responsible for direction/supervision and administration of bureau providing all enforcement activities, i.e. criminal investigations, patrol, traffic, narcotics enforcement and 911 emergency/police dispatch. Other positions he held with the Anchorage Police Department included Commander (Captain) Uniform Field Services Division (Patrol), Commander (Captain) Investigation Services Division, Commander (Captain) Administrative Services Division, Lieutenant Administrative Service Division, Investigator (Sergeant), and Patrol Officer.

Mr. Smith was awarded a Police Administration AA degree (Cum Laude) from Anchorage Community College, and has taken extensive classes at University of Alaska in the Criminal Justice program.