Police Department

Employment

The Sioux Falls police department is focused on community policing and recognize it’s important to maintain strong links between the police and the citizens they serve.

Police Employment

Snow Season Is Underway!

The City of Sioux Falls wants you to be informed regarding snow alerts, snow gates, sidewalk snow removal and more. Sign up for snow alert notifications and find all of the information you need regarding snow removal here!

Snow Alert and Removal Information

30-Day Police Call Log

Searchable list of Police calls received in the last 30 days.

This log is updated daily at approximately 8 a.m.

Past 30 Day Call Log

Free Medication Drop Box

Sioux Falls residents have a free way to safely dispose of unwanted or unused medication.

Prescription Drop-Off Box

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Online Citizen Report

Using this online citizen police report system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the police report for free.  If this is an Emergency please call 911.

Online Police Report
Online Citizen Report Frequently Asked Questions

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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: 12/10/2018
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
Posted: 06/05/2018
Mayor TenHaken and Police Chief Burns Announce New Narcotics Unit Mayor's Office
Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Matt Burns announce new Narcotics Unit that will begin in August
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