Community Outreach

The Sioux Falls Police Department prides itself on not just responding to crime but supporting the community and encouraging Sioux Falls residents to be involved in making Sioux Falls the great, safe place that it is. The SFPD is proud to sponsor multiple community outreach programs and invites any and all Sioux Falls residents to participate.

On this page you can learn more about becoming a community resource officer or joining the citizen police academy to assist in our community policing initiatives. For new and immigrant residents, we invite you to learn more about the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program and our New Immigrant Citizen Education platform. To find out more about the SFPD and the officers patrolling our streets, sign up for Coffee with a Cop which allows our citizens to engage directly with our officers.

Lock It and Pocket

SFPD reminds the community to lock their cars.

Community Resource Officers

Community Resource Officers in the City of Sioux Falls foster community partnerships through various programs and initiatives.

Citizen Police Academy

The SFPD Citizen Police Academy is an initiative aimed at providing citizens an opportunity to learn about and understand what their police department does, and to promote a better relationship between the police and the community they serve.

Coffee with a Cop

Join our national program, Coffee with a Cop, where you can have one-on-one conversations with police officers over a cup of coffee in a relaxed, stress-free environment to build trust and discuss important community issues.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Discover the Crime Free Multi and Mobile Housing Programs in Sioux Falls, an effective prevention tool that ensures safe apartment and mobile home park communities.

New Immigrant Citizen Education

Through our NICE program, we strive to help immigrants transition smoothly by teaching them our city's laws, fostering good neighbor relationships, and dispelling misconceptions about law enforcement.

Community Ambassador Program

Get involved in the Community Ambassador Program, a volunteer initiative that fosters connections between the Sioux Falls Police Department.

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