Police Department
Sioux Falls has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. and we're proud to say our Police Department has played an important part in that status.
As the finest law enforcement agency in the region, we believe it's important that we maintain strong links between our department and the citizens we serve.
This website provides information on how our department works, our personnel, programs, and statistics.
News Releases
Posted: 12/26/2018
Airplane Crash at 4209/4213 South Birchwood Avenue
Police Department
At approximately 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a report of an aircraft crash at 4209 South Birchwood Avenue
Posted: 12/10/2018
City to Present Police Union Contract to Council
Mayor's Office
After months of negotiations, the City of Sioux Falls and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge #1, have reached impasse in labor negotiations
Posted: 08/30/2018
Lieutenant Kyle Hoekstra Named Assistant Police Chief
Police Department
The Sioux Falls Police Department today announced the selection of Lieutenant Kyle Hoekstra as the new Assistant Police Chief for the department
Posted: 08/09/2018
Sioux Falls Police Department Assistant Chief Galen Smidt to Retire
Police Department
After nearly 26 years of honorable service to the Sioux Falls Police Department, Assistant Chief Galen Smidt today announced his plans to retire from the department effective August 28, 2018