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SFPD chief on crime trends, mentorship & immigration enforcement

On today's show...

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum breaks down the 2024 crime report for the state's largest city, including which numbers are trending down.

He also talks about the power of mentorship, as well as why his local police force isn't currently involved in immigration enforcement (1:00 to 22:53).

Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout joins as our Dakota Political Junkie. He unpacks a controversial court case and the West River ranching family at its heart (22:53 to 34:40).

Plus, we get a political update from the governor's office.

Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen offers up a progress report for the Project Prison Reset committee and Gov. Larry Rhoden's plans to address property taxes (34:40 to 49:08).

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
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.