Sioux Falls Police

Sioux Falls reports drop in violent crime, increased interest in joining police force

By Jodi Schwan | November 29, 2021

After seeing an increase in violent crime last year, many categories are tracking better so far in 2021. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Thum provided crime statistics through October that told a positive […]

Police officers’ special deliveries highlight need for more volunteer service

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 25, 2021

By Jill Callison, for Pigeon605 New recruits with the Sioux Falls Police Department on Wednesday put a different spin on “to protect and serve” when “to serve” meant packaging and delivering a meal of meatballs […]

How Sioux Falls plans to find its next police chief

By Pigeon605 Staff | May 24, 2021

Sioux Falls is looking for a new police chief — and the public will have a chance to be part of the selection process. Police Chief Matt Burns is retiring July 23 after 25 years […]

Many crimes increased in 2020, some didn’t. But these criminal justice changes are here to stay

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 7, 2021

By John Hult, for Pigeon605 Like so many numbers across so many aspects of our lives in 2020, the crime rate in Sioux Falls will carry an asterisk into the historical record.  The global pandemic […]

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