# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - South Dakota ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **South Dakota Highway Patrol:** - **Phone:** (605) 773-3333 - **Website:** [https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/highway-patrol](https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/highway-patrol) - **Services Provided:** Assists motorists, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic laws, and supports local law enforcement agencies. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Sioux Falls - **Sioux Falls Police Department:** - **Phone:** (605) 367-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.siouxfalls.org/police](https://www.siouxfalls.org/police) - **Office Location:** 320 West Fourth St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, noise complaints, parking violations, and other non-emergency services. ### Rapid City - **Rapid City Police Department:** - **Phone:** (605) 394-4131 - **Website:** [https://www.rcgov.org/departments/police-department.html](https://www.rcgov.org/departments/police-department.html) - **Office Location:** 300 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, noise complaints, parking violations, and other non-emergency services. ### Sioux City - **Sioux City Police Department:** - **Phone:** (712) 279-6440 - **Website:** [https://www.sioux-city.org/departments/police_department/index.php](https://www.sioux-city.org/departments/police_department/index.php) - **Office Location:** 701 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, noise complaints, parking violations, and other non-emergency services. ### Aberdeen - **Aberdeen Police Department:** - **Phone:** (605) 626-7911 - **Website:** [https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/21/Police](https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/21/Police) - **Office Location:** 123 South Lincoln Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, noise complaints, parking violations, and other non-emergency services. ### Pennington County - **Pennington County Sheriff's Office:** - **Phone:** (605) 394-2151 - **Website:** [https://www.pennco.org/sheriff](https://www.pennco.org/sheriff) - **Office Location:** 300 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, noise complaints, parking violations, and other non-emergency services. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** (605) 367-7007 - **Website:** [https://www.siouxlandcrimestoppers.com](https://www.siouxlandcrimestoppers.com/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.police1.com/police-articles/police-roles-and-responsibilities/](https://www.police1.com/police-articles/police-roles-and-responsibilities/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://cops.usdoj.gov](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **South Dakota State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/highway-patrol/online-reporting](https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/highway-patrol/online-reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Sioux Falls Police Department Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://www.siouxfalls.org/police/online-reporting](https://www.siouxfalls.org/police/online-reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective police department or visit their official website._