siouxfalls.org: On Patrol

Previously Aired Episodes:

On Patrol: August 2009

In this episode we follow an officer patrolling school zones. The local DARE program gets a complete make-over. We'll tell you what's new for 5th graders. And find out how two new federal grants will help staff the Police Department for the next four years.
On Patrol: July 2009

In this episode we learn more about what it takes to investigate a serious traffic accident. Fighting crime downtown during the summer just got easier with some pedal-powered patrol. And find out how a new four-wheeler is helping prevent drunk driving.
On Patrol: May 2009

In this episode of On Patrol, we take a look at the crisis negotiating team, a crime-free multi housing program offered to renters, a new program offered to police officers to improve their health and fitness, and what you need to know about bicycle safety.
On Patrol: March 2009

In this episode of On Patrol, we ride along with the Sioux Falls Police Department's domestic violence investigators. Also, find out how you can learn if a sex offender lives in your neighborhood. And we go back to school to see what kids are doing in DARE class.
On Patrol: January 2009

In this episode of On Patrol we learn what you need to know about parking when the City of Sioux Falls issues a snow alert, we go along with some children as the shop with a cop, and Public Information Officer Sam Clemens shows us the protocol of what happens when a citizen files a police report.
On Patrol: November 2008

In this episode of On Patrol we learn what the Sioux Falls Police Department does to squad cars that are retired from the fleet, Officer Jim Larson gives us tips on how to be safe during the holiday shopping season, and Public Information Officer Sam Clemens shows us a new way for citizens to get accident reports.
On Patrol: October 2008

In this episode of On Patrol we take a look at the new in-car digital camera systems that were installed in all Sioux Falls Police cars this year. Public Information Officer Sam Clemens also clears up any confusion citizens might have when emergency vehicles are blocking their path of travel.
On Patrol: September 2008

In this episode of On Patrol we take a look at what you can do to help prevent a burglary in your home, Lt. Jerome Miller talks about the red light cameras that are located at the intersection of 10th and Minnesota, and Public Information Officer Sam Clemens answers viewer questions.
On Patrol: June 2008

In this episode of On Patrol, we ride along with police officers during a DUI saturation patrol, Lt. Jerome Miller discusses motorcycle officer training, and we talk with Officer Greg Schmitt about how to start a neighborhood watch program.
On Patrol: April 2008

In this first episode, join host Madeline Shields as she rides along with Animal Control officers to see what kind of calls these officers respond to. We also talk to Sgt. Jon Lohr about the K-9 unit, and a discussion with Police Chief Doug Barthel about how the Police Department communicates with the citizens it serves.