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Sioux Falls police chief breaks down 2023 crime statistics & trends

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum shares his perspective with the Sioux Falls Homeless Task Force on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Jackie Hendry
Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum shares his perspective with the Sioux Falls Homeless Task Force on Monday, August 22, 2022.

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum breaks down the public safety trends he saw in 2023 and what that could mean for 2024.

He discusses what increased and decreased in Sioux Falls crime. And he offers a reminder to keep your vehicle locked and to bring your keys with you.

Plus, we talk about the difficulties of recruiting new law enforcement officers and why the perfect candidate may be working at the local grocery store.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.