The South Dakota Office of Homeland Security works to prevent terrorism, enhance security and support response for all-hazards incidents. Be Prepared for an Active Shooter

Find contact information for South Dakota Homeland Security, part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Apply for a grant from the South Dakota Office of Homeland Security to support terrorism prevention and disaster recovery.

The South Dakota Office of Homeland Security participates in the “If You See Something, Say Something” terrorism prevention campaign, a nationwide effort designed to ask for the public’s help reporting suspicious activity.

Our purpose is to protect South Dakotans and their property from the effects of natural, manmade, and technological disasters. To fulfill our charge, we recognize the four phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.

South Dakota State Homeland Security Grant Application Instructions To apply for a grant, Register as a new user or log-in at https://sddpsigx.intelligrants.com/. If registering as a new user, you will receive an approval or denial notice by email within five business days.

The South Dakota Office of Homeland Security oversees SWAT teams and training for high-risk situations and terrorism prevention.

The South Dakota Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program provides monetary assistance to victims of violent crimes. This program, administered by the Department of Public Safety, can pay victims of state, tribal, or federal crimes, a maximum of $15,000 for expenses incurred as a direct result of personal injury or death.

The SD Office of Homeland Security is committed to our partners throughout the state, and to the responsibility that we all have to keep South Dakota a safe place to live, work, visit and raise a family. Please contact the Office of Homeland Security at 605-773-3450 for more information. This is a live document.

Communicating homeland security terrorism preventive and response measures to private and public entities. Providing highway patrol services that protect our citizens and visitors by promoting public safety through education, enforcement and example.