About Sioux Falls Police Department

Sioux Falls is a city in South Dakota. It is the 140th densely populated city in the country with a total estimated population of 183,793 people. Sioux Falls is located in the County seat of Minnehaha. The city was formed in 1876 and it was granted the city charter on 13th March 1883, by the Dakota Territorial Legislature.

Initially focused on quarrying and agriculturally based enterprises, the economy of Sioux Falls has become more differentiated and more service-based throughout the last fifty years. The city is now a focal point of medical services, financial services, and retail trade. Due to the relatively huge distances between Sioux Falls and other big cities, it has risen as a significant regional center of shipping and dining. Some major companies that play a vital role in driving the local economy are Raven Industries, Lewis drugs, and sunshine food retailers.

Lead by the Chief of Police, Matt Burns, Sioux Falls police department is the regulatory body to enforce law in the city. The police department can be found at:

320 W 4th Street,

Sioux Falls

SD 57104

Sioux Falls police department is committed to the citizens to serve them with the most ideal administration to ensure their safety and a crime-free environment. The department has a total of 181 officers.

To pass the Sioux Falls police department test, candidates are asked to take three exams – the written examination; the physical abilities test; and the oral board examination. Candidates who succeed at all three parts of the police test may be asked to join the local police academy for further training and experience. Bear in mind that given competition for places, only the highest-ranking applicants will make it through to the academy. Application forms for Sioux Falls police test can be found online.