Sioux Falls mayor, police slam recidivism vote, say it undercuts $650M prison promises
Paul TenHaken, Sioux Falls Police Labor Council spotlight talking points heard before lawmakers voted to construct new corrections facility; mayor wants more activism
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the city’s police labor union. The Dakota Scout regrets the error.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is calling for greater public pressure on state lawmakers after a proposal aimed at reducing prison recidivism in South Dakota fell short in the House this week.
House Bill 1086, which would have provided about $2.7 million over five years for leadership training programs for inmates and Department of Corrections staff.
