How public safety spending is outpacing Sioux Falls' growth

How public safety spending is outpacing Sioux Falls' growth

Simplified: By nearly all metrics, the Sioux Falls police and fire departments have grown faster than both the population and the crime rate. Here’s a look at how public safety spending has increased over the last decade and how that trend is projected to continue into 2026. Why it mattersPublic safety (police and fire) is the fastest-growing sector of city government. Annual spending has increased by 68% since 2016, and that’s before you take i…