Despite the talk of a tight budget year, on Friday Governor Larry Rhoden announced a major force expansion of the Sioux Falls district of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The public safety enhancement was announced at a press conference at the Sioux Falls Public Safety Campus.
Rhoden said the additional squad would reflect the increases in the sheriff departments for Minnehaha and Lincoln County.
Rhoden explains where the funds will come from.
Those in attendance included Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken who praised the plan and said it fits in line with Sioux Falls future growth studies.
Rhoden said the proposal will need to get through the legislative process.