SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police Chief says their department has seen an increase in assaults against their officers. Thursday evening, officers responded to the area of 18th and Marion for shoplifting. While taking the suspect into custody the suspect bit two officers. During briefing today, Police Chief Jon Thum expressed his […]
Lt. Jon Thum Tabbed to Be Next Sioux Falls Police Chief
Sioux Falls is about to undergo a changing of the guard at the top of the city s law enforcement department.
Later this July, Lieutenant Jonathan Thum will take over as the next Sioux Falls Police Chief succeeding current chief Matt Burns, who is scheduled to retire on (July 23) after 25-years of service.
As Dakota News Now reports, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken announced his choice of Thum on Friday (June 25).
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Thum has a long, respected career with the Sioux Falls PD. For the past 16-years, he has served a field training officer, department training officer, sergeant, lieutenant, and SWAT commander.