Police Chiefs' & Sheriffs' Awards Open

their way up the Missouri River. Both cities celebrate our historic past with several fi ne museums, including the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, South Dakota’s Cultural Heritage Center, the Verendrye Museum, the Oahe Dam, the State Capitol, the Depot Museum, and the nation’s only Trail of Governors.

There are fantastic opportunities for relocation in Pierre and Fort Pierre, with several new developments offering great views and gorgeous lots. Our outstanding education systems make this one of the best places to raise a family. Youth activities include soccer, baseball, hockey, basketball, swimming, fi gure skating, rodeo, and gymnastics. Summer recreation and after school programs keep kids safe and active. There is a robust arts community where people of all ages are encouraged to paint, dance, sing and create. We’ve also got an active senior community and a wide variety of clubs and organizations where people of all ages make connections and friends.

Pierre and Fort Pierre pride ourselves in the many activities we have to offer the community and visitors alike. Many groups and organizations fulfi ll that sense of belonging by offering great events such as Oahe Days Music and Arts Festival, State High School Finals rodeo, Christmas at the Capitol, Pierre Farmers Markets, Trader Days Festival, State 4-H Finals Rodeo, 4th of July activities, Inaugural events, Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament, Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Bronc Ride, and First Thursdays, just to name a few. Whether you want to come and visit, or hang your hat and call it home, life on the river in Pierre and Fort Pierre is a great place to be!

To learn more about the opportunities in Pierre and Fort Pierre, visit: • Pierre Economic Development

Corporation – www.pedco.biz • Pierre Area Chamber of

Commerce – www.pierre.org • Fort Pierre Development

Corporation – https://www. fortpierre.com ■

SD POLICE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION AND SD SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS

The South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association (SDPCA) and the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association (SDSA) are accepting nominations for the following awards:

All nominations must be submitted in writing by March 1, 2022. The awards will be presented during the SDPCA and SDSA joint meeting in Deadwood on April 19-21. Offi cial nomination forms can be downloaded online at sdmunicipalleague.org/policechiefs. ■

MEDAL OF HONOR

For law enforcement officers who willingly distinguish themselves through an act of courage, involving risk of imminent serious injury or death, for the purpose of saving or protecting a human life while taking an armed and immediately dangerous suspect into custody. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award. CITIZEN’S AWARD OF MERIT

Presented to a citizen, company or group who performed an exceptional act or demonstrated a continued pattern of actions that furthered the missions and goals of the SDPCA and SDSA, or who have made a signifi cant contribution to the law enforcement profession in the State of South Dakota. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

OFFICER OF THE YEAR

All sworn offi cers are eligible. This includes law enforcement officers in Police Departments, Sheriffs’ Offices, US Park Service, Customs, Border Patrol, Tribal Agencies, University Police, Reserve Officers, and others below the rank of Chief/Sheriff. Nominations may be made for exceptional achievement in any police endeavor, including extraordinary valor, crime prevention, investigative work, community policing, traffic safety, drug control and prevention, juvenile programs and training programs. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award. SHERIFFS’ SERVICE AWARD

For contributions by a member of the SDSA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.

CHIEF JOHN WAINMAN SR. SERVICE AWARD

For contributions by a member of the SDPCA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.