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Victims' Services South Dakota Byrne-Jag Grant Info
- 2022 State Byrne-Jag Proposal
- 2023 State Byrne-Jag Proposal
- 2024 State Byrne-Jag Proposal
- 2024-2028 SD DPS Byrne-Jag Strategic Plan
2022-2023 South Dakota Byrne-JAG Grant
Local Application package
- DPS Notice of Funding opportunity
- 2022/2023 Combined Byrne-Jag Application
- Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA) Requirement
Disaster Information
INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
FEMA-4807-DR-SD
August 16, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by flooding during the incident period of June 16 to July 8, 2024. This notice applies to Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs (HMGP) implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5121-5207.
Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4807-DR) signed by President Biden on August 15, 2024, the following counties are eligible for Public Assistance: Aurora, Bennett, Bon Homme, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hand, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jackson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Tripp, Turner, Union, and Yankton Counties. The following counties are also eligible for Individual Assistance: Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union Counties. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. All jurisdictions in the State of South Dakota are eligible for HMGP under FEMA-4807-DR. Read further...
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National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) Information
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety Driver Licensing Program provides voter registration services in accordance with Section 5 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
If you have questions or would like to register a complaint, you may reach the DPS NVRA Coordinator, Jeannelle Yitagesu, by calling (605) 773-6883 or by email.
Visit our NVRA webpage for more information.
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FY23 Department of Public Safety affirmative action plan
South Dakota Driver License
Renew Your License Online, Not in Line
Time to renew? Don't spend time in line - renew your license online or by mail. You can also schedule an appointment for a faster trip to your local driver exam station.
Review a list of required documents to make sure you have the identification needed to obtain or renew a driver license or ID card.
To check the status of your online renewal, email us or call (605) 773-6883.
Are you a CDL driver or want to become one?
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Need to replace a lost or stolen license?
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SD 9-1-1 COORDINATION
911: CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN’T
In the event of an emergency, South Dakota now offers Text-to-9-1-1 service that allows you to send a text message for help when you can’t speak or safely make a voice call.
SD Highway Safety
Drive Safe, South Dakota.
School's in session. Set an example and make sure you buckle up to and from all activities!
SD Highway Patrol
Become a Highway Patrol Trooper.
Be someone’s hero. Learn more about working for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
About SD DPS
Working to Keep South Dakota Safe
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 11 agencies that work to ensure our safety, from highway patrol to emergency and disaster management.
