Tribal law enforcement academy, requested by South Dakota, will be located in North Dakota

Tribal police recruits in South Dakota will soon have an option for basic training through the Bureau of Indian Affairs ...
DRGNews

Milstead reflects on officers’ sacrifices during annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Pierre

The annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony was held Wednesday morning (May 6, 2026) along ...
Argus Leader

Governor signs bill to recognize tribal police in South Dakota as law enforcement

Starting July 1, tribal police helping their state or local counterparts will be recognized as law enforcement officers under South Dakota law. Gov. Larry Rhoden signed House Bill 1007 and other ...

South Dakota governor pledges parole reform days after Sioux Falls officer is shot

Gov. Larry Rhoden announced plans to hire more parole officers, expand monitoring and speed revocations after a Sioux Falls ...