Short answer. The South Dakota Highway Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District One — Aberdeen | (605) 626-2286 | 2 |
| District Two — Sioux Falls | (605) 367-5700 | 2 |
| District Three — Rapid City | (605) 394-2286 | 2 |
City police in South Dakota
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in South Dakota: Sioux Falls. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SDHP non-emergency number?
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the SDHP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- South Dakota Department of Public Safety · DPS - Department of Public Safety - South Dakota Highway Patrol Districts checked 2026-11-09