Sioux Falls Police

Sioux Falls crime-per-capita rates show sharp decline in 2025

By Jodi Schwan | March 3, 2026

Crime in Sioux Falls dropped last year – in some cases to levels not seen in more than a decade.

Getting the message: Stolen vehicle numbers show sharp drop; recoveries improve

By Jodi Schwan | February 23, 2026

After years of seeing a steady uptick in stolen vehicles, the public has responded, and the number is trending down.

Partners plan increased resources for addressing downtown street-level needs

By Submitted | February 23, 2026

As warm weather approaches, Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. is planning an expansion of its successful ambassador program.

Sioux Falls speeding crackdown, tougher penalties target high-speed drivers, racers

By Jodi Schwan | December 3, 2025

“Without a doubt, the single biggest complain we hear on a very regular basis in town references speeding and reckless driving.” Here’s what law enforcement is trying to do about it.

Sioux Falls Police internship pairs growing criminology program with immersive professional experience

By Submitted | August 20, 2025

When your summer internship involves rappelling down a six-story building: Meet the SDSU criminology student and the growing program.

Well-known face of SFPD concludes career of connecting law enforcement with community

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 9, 2025

A well-known face of the Sioux Falls Police Department retires this month, with a legacy of telling public safety’s story.

With record recruitment class, Sioux Falls Police builds on culture of officer appreciation

By Jodi Schwan | May 12, 2025

What has helped SFPD reach no vacancy with its biggest recruitment class ever? Community support like this.

Sioux Falls crime shows lowest levels per capita in five years

By Jodi Schwan | February 18, 2025

Last year, violent crime and property crime in Sioux Falls both reached their lowest levels since 2019.

Camera network, tech center to allow police greater access to tracking crime

By Jodi Schwan | January 8, 2025

A citywide network of cameras in public locations combined with new license plate-reading technology could help Sioux Falls Police more effectively investigate crimes.

Enhanced technology, officer recruitment among police priorities for 2025

By Jodi Schwan | December 30, 2024

Sioux Falls police chief: Untangling or puncturing the web of crime created in a growing city will be bolstered by multiple efforts in 2025,

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