The south dakota division of criminal investigations office of law enforcement training (let) proposes a statewide initiative to enhance officer preparedness and community safety through integrated…

The Community Oriented Policing Program awarded $499,793 to the Attorney General's Office of South Dakota on October 1, 2025, to enhance officer preparedness and community safety through integrated de-escalation and crisis response training under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710).

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigations Office of Law Enforcement Training is delivering a statewide residential training initiative with facilities in Pierre and an extension program in Sioux Falls. The project modernizes the existing 520-hour curriculum by embedding evidence-based de-escalation and crisis response principles throughout all training phases for every new officer in South Dakota. Implementation includes conducting a new job task analysis to guide curriculum redesign and training a 20-member instructor cadre in national best practices including the Force Science Institute Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course and PERFS ICAT program. The project integrates tribal and rural perspectives throughout curriculum development and delivery through interagency collaboration.

Performance of performance is Pierre, South Dakota. The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This is a Project Grant assistance type.

The south dakota division of criminal investigations office of law enforcement training (let) proposes a statewide initiative to enhance officer preparedness and community safety through integrated DE-escalation and crisis response training. This residential program, based in rural pierre with an extension program in sioux falls, is uniquely positioned to deliver a standardized, justice-focused curriculum to every new officer in south dakota. This project seeks to modernize the current 520-hour curriculum by embedding evidence-based DE-escalation and crisis response principles throughout all training phases. A new job task analysis will guide curriculum redesign, while a 20-member instructor trained in national best practices such as the force science institute realistic DE-escalation instructor course and perfs icat program will lead implementation. The project further prioritizes interagency collaboration, ensuring tribal and rural perspectives are integrated throughout curriculum development and delivery.