Sioux Falls Crime Trends Shift | Pierre News

Sioux Falls is seeing a major drop in crime this year—with fewer homicides, robberies, and stolen vehicles—thanks in part to smart tech like 34 automated license plate readers. But there’s a troubling uptick in youth gun assaults and record-high DUI arrests, prompting police to sound the alarm. The city is now moving to formalize safeguards around ALPR use, balancing innovation with accountability as they keep an eye on trends for the rest of the year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/09/16/mid-year-report-shows-where-sioux-falls-crime-stands/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/059b64f9175e418d Report issues to [email protected].