Gov. Larry Rhoden announces parole reforms in wake of police officer shooting
Department of Corrections working to hire additional parole officers, increase supervision
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a series of changes to South Dakota’s parole system Thursday aimed at increasing supervision of parolees, speeding up revocations for repeat offenders and strengthening public safety measures.
The changes are being implemented by the South Dakota Department of Corrections and include the creation of a specialized compliance unit, tougher sanctions for some parole violations and faster revocation proceedings.
Man who served two years of a 10-year sentence charged in attempted murder of police officer
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A 30-year-old man from Rapid City is accused of attempting to murder a Sioux Falls police officer under charges that were filed late Tuesday.
