Sioux Falls Police

Detectives pursue additional shooter from Empire Mall incident

By Jodi Schwan | December 9, 2024

Police are looking for a second person thought to have fired a gun Friday night inside The Empire Mall. Here’s the latest on the case.

As downtown nuisance issues abate, city brings new ordinances

By Jodi Schwan | September 16, 2024

One month after Sioux Falls announced an increased focus on nuisance issues downtown, there are reported improvements — and more changes coming.

Where law enforcement, mental health specialists intersect, ‘it does make a difference’

By Pigeon605 Staff | September 4, 2024

They pulled someone over downtown, and “the next thing we know, we’ve got a line of people lined up. And we hear them saying, ‘Hey, this is the unit that helps people.’”

TenHaken calls for ‘tough love’ in addressing nuisance issues downtown

By Jodi Schwan | August 8, 2024

The city of Sioux Falls is taking steps to discourage nuisance behavior downtown, and the mayor and police chief are calling on the public to do their part.

Mayor puts increased focus on addressing growing behavior issues downtown

By Jodi Schwan | August 5, 2024

Mayor on issues downtown: “Before we get to the root causes, we have to deal with the symptoms.”

Police: Violent Crimes Unit helps target worst offenders

By Jodi Schwan | July 22, 2024

“If you’re a violent criminal in town, you should know that we’re paying attention to you.”

From Arizona to Sioux Falls, dispatcher becomes police officer through new cadet program

By Submitted | May 22, 2024

She moved from Arizona seeking a safer place for her family – and now thanks to a new program is helping keep Sioux Falls a safer place too.

At 1-year mark, Leo the therapy dog has become key part of the police force

By Jill Callison | April 8, 2024

“He’s one of those things you didn’t know you needed it until you have it.” As Leo marks his first year with the SFPD, he’s made a big impact.

Sioux Falls reports overall drop in violent crime last year

By Jodi Schwan | March 12, 2024

Sioux Falls violent crime per capita dropped to the lowest level since 2019 last year, as homicides hit a low not seen since 2009.

You’ve been asked to lock your car. After this, you might be more likely to remember

By Jodi Schwan | January 31, 2024

Promise: You’ll do a better job remembering to lock your car after reading this story.

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