Traffic Records Program
Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS)
Overview of TraCS
Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) is an application software that combines with laptop computers, one or more PCs in a central office, and data communications to provide Officers with all of the functionality necessary to record and retrieve incident information wherever and whenever an incident occurs. Officers respond to many traffic incidents every day, and each incident requires paperwork and other administrative duties that detract from valuable patrol time. The TraCS software was developed in response to the need for a well-designed information management tool for field Officers that would simplify the data collection process and ease the administrative burden on Officers.
Alaska is one of over 20 other states, 2 provinces and the U.S. Virgin Islands who hold a TraCS license.
The National Model or TraCS Steering Committee, comprised of all the states licensed to use the TraCS software, meets periodically (two to three times per year) to discuss issues, share challenges and successes, and prioritize TraCS source code modifications and enhancements. The FHWA, NHTSA, FMCSA and BTS also participate in the meetings. Other states and organizations interested in observing the activities of the Steering Committee are invited to attend these meetings, such as the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the International Chiefs of Police.
The National Steering Committee is chaired by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Iowa is interested in sharing the experiences and lessons learned from implementing new technology for safety as well as in benefiting from the development efforts and experiences of other states and agencies.
TraCS increases traffic safety by:
- Significantly decreasing the amount of time it takes an officer to write a traffic ticket or collect collision report information. The less time officers and motorists spend parked along busy roads, the less chance of collision, injury, or traffic disruption.
- Greatly improving the accuracy of police-collected collision and ticket data.
- Reducing the time officers spend on paperwork, thus increasing their availability for patrol.
- Reducing duplicate data entry by police, DMV and the Courts; saving time and minimizing errors.
- Accelerating the flow of collision and ticket data to traffic safety managers, allowing agencies to deploy their limited resources to high risk collision areas based on the most current and accurate data.
- Ticket and collision form information can be scanned directly in the TraCS system from the bar code on drivers' licenses and vehicle registrations.
- A diagram tool allows officers to create clear, accurate depictions of collision scenes. Templates of problematic intersections or roadways can be saved for repeated use.
- Disposition data will flow electronically from the police agency to the Courts, DMV, and DOT&PF.
Third Annual Alaska TraCS User Group Meeting
The Third Annual Alaska TraCS User Group Meeting will be held on February 8 - 9, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Anchorage. Registration is free and funding is available through the AHSO for travel, lodging, and per diem for one representative per agency. Deadline to Register is January 9, 2012.
What Topics Will Be Addressed?
- Seperate classes for Introduction to TraCS and TraCS Refresher Training
- The revised 12-200 Crash Report form
- User needs and issues (soft and hard ware)
- Networking opportunities
- Updates since last year's meeting
- TraCS Web
- The Future of TraCS in Alaska
Who Should Attend?
- Current TraCS Users
- Future TraCS users
- Stakeholder Agency Administrators
- Data Collectors and Users
What is the Schedule?
February 8, 2012
- 08:00 - 09:00 Registration
- 09:00 - 12:00 Optional Classes
- Refresher Training (for current TraCS Users)
- TraCS 101 (for new or future TraCS Users)
- 13:00 - 17:00 Regular TraCS User Group Meeting
February 9, 2012
- 09:00 - 13:00 Regular TraCS User Group Meeting
Ready to Register?
TraCS User Group Meeting Registration Form 
(285 KB)
Alaska Agencies Using TraCS
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Implement TraCS in Your Agency
- How Do I Get TraCS Deployed in My Fleet? (200 KB)
- TraCS Vehicle Installations (4.0 MB)
- TraCS Police Department Questionnaire
(32 KB) - TraCS Police Department Vehicle Inventory List (30 KB)
TraCS Equipment Specifications
NOTE: Equipment Information is for budgeting purposes only, not for procurement.
In Vehicle - Recommended Minimum specifications:
Minimum Hardware Requirement for TraCS 10:
- Pentium 4 or better 32/64 bit processor, 1GB RAM, 1024 x 768 or higher 32 bit color screen. 800 x 600 screen resolution, although not optimal, can be used for TraCS 10 field units.
- USB ports for scanner and printer.
- Hard disk size: 20 GB Hard drive / 2 G free minimum
Minimum Software Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32 or 64 bit)
- NET Framework 3.5
Recommended Hardware Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Dual-Core 32/64 bit processor, 3GB or more RAM, 1024 x 768 or higher 32 bit color screen. (TraCS 10 will perform better on computers with faster processors and more RAM.)
- Hard disk size: 20 GB Hard drive / 2 G free minimum
Recommended Software Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32 or 64 bit)
- NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
TraCS Station Computer - Recommended Minimum Specifications:
Minimum Hardware Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Pentium 4 or better 32/64 bit processor, 1GB RAM, 1024x768 or higher 32 bit color screen.
- An 800x600 screen resolution, although not optimal, can be used for TraCS 10 field units.
- USB ports for scanner and printer.
- Hard disk size: 20 GB Hard drive / 2 G free minimum
Minimum Software Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32 or 64 bit)
- NET Framework 3.5
Recommended Hardware Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Dual-Core 32/64 bit processor, 3GB or more RAM, 1024x768 or higher 32 bit color screen. (TraCS 10 will perform better on computers with faster processors and more RAM.)
- Hard disk size: 20 GB Hard drive / 2 G free minimum
Recommended Software Requirements for TraCS 10:
- Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32 or 64 bit)
- NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
Alaska TraCS Helpdesk Support
For all questions, issues, or problems related to TraCS, TraCS users may contact the Helpdesk:
TraCS Alaska Helpdesk
Phone: 907-269-5768
Fax: 907-337-8047
Email: DPS.Support@alaska.gov
Forms and Documents
- Application to Request a Form for Inclusion in TraCS Development (537 KB)
- Alaska TraCS Strategic Plan (573 KB)
- Alaska Citation Identification Format (23 KB)
- Alaska Lead Agency Agreement (82 KB)
- Alaska Agency User Agreement (60 KB)
- Alaska Uniform Citation (AUC) Example Form (2 MB)
- TraCS Steering Committee Charter (395 KB)
Alaska TraCS Steering Committee
The TraCS Steering Committee was formed to oversee TraCS implementation in Alaska. This committee includes agency personnel from Alaska DOT&PF, Alaska Court System, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Public Safety, the Department of Health & Social Services, the Alaska Railroad Corporation Police, the Soldotna Police Department, and the Anchorage Police Department.
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TraCS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Next TraCS Meeting: January 10, 2012
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