State of South Dakota Archives: on Crime

Marty Jackley: Joint federal-state cooperation to reduce violent crime

As South Dakota's Attorney General and the former Chairman of the Nation's Attorneys General, I am looking forward to working with our federal partners in continuing to strengthen public safety. Law enforcement cooperation in South Dakota involving the U.S. Attorney, Attorney General, State's Attorneys, Tribal officers, Chiefs, and Sheriffs, sets a high standard on how to better protect communities by developing task forces and sharing resources.

After our meeting, President Trump announced he has directed the Department of Justice to work with state and local law enforcement to reduce violent crime. President Trump has also said he will bring the full force and weight of the U.S. government to combat the epidemic of human trafficking.

Gordon Howie: Stricter punishment reduces crime

A: Support

Joel Dykstra: Supports the death penalty

Dykstra supports the following principles regarding crime:
• Support the death penalty in South Dakota.
• Strengthen sex-offender laws.

Joel Dykstra: End parole for repeat violent offenders

Dykstra supports the following principles regarding crime:
• Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
• End parole for repeat violent offenders.
• Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.