Storm Lake Police Department

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

***Community Safety Reminder***

Yesterday, our department responded to reports of residential and car burglaries that occurred during daytime hours.

We want to remind everyone to take a few simple steps to help protect your property:

🔒 Lock your doors and windows, even when you’re home or stepping out for a short time.

🚗 Keep your vehicles locked and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight.

👀 Stay alert and report suspicious activity.

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in right away. Don’t assume someone else has already reported it.

Keeping our community safe is a team effort. By looking out for one another, staying aware of our surroundings, and communicating with law enforcement, we can all help protect our homes, our neighbors, and our city.




***Aviso de seguridad para la comunidad***

Ayer, nuestro departamento atendió reportes de robos en viviendas y vehículos ocurridos durante el día.

Queremos recordarles a todos que sigan algunas medidas sencillas para ayudar a proteger sus pertenencias:

🔒 Mantengan cerradas con llave las puertas y ventanas, incluso cuando estén en casa o si salen por un breve periodo de tiempo.

🚗 Mantengan sus vehículos cerrados con llave y eviten dejar objetos de valor a la vista.

👀 Permanezcan atentos e informen sobre cualquier actividad sospechosa.

Si observan algo inusual, comuníquenlo de inmediato. No asuman que alguien más ya lo ha reportado.

Mantener nuestra comunidad segura es un esfuerzo conjunto. Al cuidarnos unos a otros, estar atentos a nuestro entorno y mantener comunicación con las autoridades, todos podemos contribuir a proteger nuestros hogares, a nuestros vecinos y nuestra ciudad.

10/22/2026

Good morning, Storm Lake!

Each month we share a snapshot of the work your Storm Lake Police Department officers and detectives are doing to keep the City of Storm Lake safe.

Here’s a quick look at last month’s activity.

Thank you for your continued trust and support!




¡Buenos días, Storm Lake!

Cada mes compartimos un resumen del trabajo que realizan los oficiales y detectives del Departamento de Policía de Storm Lake para mantener segura la ciudad.

Aquí les presentamos un breve resumen de la actividad del mes pasado.

¡Gracias por su continua confianza y apoyo!

10/18/2026

Building Stronger Connections Through Community Policing

Thanks to the Karen Temple for inviting our Storm Lake Police Department officers to the Kathina Robes Offering and Recitation of the Patthana Ceremony at the Karen and Burmese Temple.

We enjoyed the hospitality, traditional meal, and watching the parade!

We appreciate the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the traditions that make our community so special.

Community policing is about building relationships, fostering mutual respect, and strengthening trust with the people we serve.

Thank you for welcoming our officers!




Fortaleciendo vínculos a través de la policía comunitaria

Gracias al Templo Karen por invitar a los agentes de nuestro Departamento de Policía de Storm Lake a la ceremonia de ofrenda de túnicas «Kathina» y recitación del «Patthana» en el templo karen y birmano.

¡Disfrutamos de la hospitalidad, la comida tradicional y el desfile!

Agradecemos la oportunidad de conocer y celebrar las tradiciones que hacen que nuestra comunidad sea tan especial.

La policía comunitaria consiste en establecer relaciones, fomentar el respeto mutuo y fortalecer la confianza con las personas a las que servimos.

¡Gracias por recibir a nuestros agentes!

10/13/2026

🎃 CALLING ALL KIDS! 👻

Join us in Downtown City of Storm Lake for Storm Lake United's “Chills and Thrills” on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to Noon!

👻 Wear your spookiest costumes and meet with Storm Lake Police Department officers for:

🚔 Photos with our officers
🚓 A close-up look at a police car
🍬 Free candy
✨ An SLPD glow stick to light up your Halloween fun!

We can’t wait to see all the little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes out there!

Come say hello and celebrate Halloween with us!




🎃 ¡LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS NIÑOS! 👻

¡Únete a nosotros en el centro de la ciudad de Storm Lake para el evento “Chills and Thrills” de Storm Lake United el sábado 24 de octubre, de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m.!

👻 ¡Ponte tu disfraz más espeluznante y conoce a los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Storm Lake para:

🚔 Fotos con nuestros oficiales
🚓 Un vistazo cercano a un coche de policía
🍬 Dulces gratis
✨ ¡Una luz de neón del SLPD para iluminar tu diversión de Halloween!

¡No podemos esperar a ver a todos los pequeños fantasmas, duendes y superhéroes por ahí!

¡Ven a saludar y celebra Halloween con nosotros!

10/13/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, who passed away at the age of 26.

We stand with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and the entire law enforcement community during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Deputy Frank. Thank you for your service.

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están con la familia, los amigos y los compañeros de la agente Katherine Frank, del condado de Minnehaha, quien falleció a los 26 años.

Nos solidarizamos con la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Minnehaha y con toda la comunidad de las fuerzas del orden en estos momentos difíciles.

Descanse en paz, agente Frank. Gracias por su servicio.

Passing of Deputy Katherine Frank -

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office announces with profound sadness the passing of Deputy Katherine Frank, age 26, earlier today. Deputy Frank was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final moments. In her final act of service and generosity, she became an organ donor, continuing to help others even in her passing. Katherine worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary from September 2022 until being hired with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in June 2024.

Deputy Frank’s death is a significant loss to our agency and to the broader law enforcement community in and around Sioux Falls. She served the citizens of Minnehaha County with professionalism, humility, and dedication. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.

A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 W. 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD, for those who wish to pay their respects. The Sheriff’s Office will also continue maintaining a presence at the hospital as we support her family during this difficult time.
Further information regarding funeral services, honors, and departmental arrangements will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Deputy Frank served with dignity and heart. Her service made a meaningful difference, and her impact will remain with us always.

10/10/2026

What is Día de los Mu***os?

Rooted in Indigenous Mexican traditions and later blended with Catholic observances, Día de los Mu***os honors loved ones who have passed away. In many communities, observances begin October 28 and continue through November 2, with traditions varying by region.

Families create ofrendas with photos, candles, marigolds, and favorite foods to welcome loved ones’ spirits and keep their memories alive.

Catrinas are another beloved symbol! Inspired by José Guadalupe Posada’s skeletal figure and later popularized by Diego Rivera, La Catrina reminds us that death comes to everyone, regardless of wealth or status. Today, elegant dresses, elaborate hats, and skeleton face paint celebrate this symbol of Mexican art and culture.

Día de los Mu***os is a beautiful celebration of love, remembrance, and the connections that continue across generations.

Who’s ready to celebrate with SLPD and VeSo? We can’t wait to come together to honor our loved ones and celebrate this beautiful tradition! 🧡💀🌼

10/06/2026

Celebrating Life, Remembering Loved Ones & Building Community

The Storm Lake Police Department is proud to be part of the Second Annual Día de los Mu***os Community Art Competition at VeSo Coffee

Día de los Mu***os, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican celebration that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. While it may sound like a solemn occasion, Día de los Mu***os is not a sad holiday. It's a celebration of life and a time to remember those we have lost through music, color, art, food, stories, and memories.

That spirit of celebration is what makes this community art competition so special.

For us, this event is about more than art. Community policing and public safety are built on trust and relationships. They are built by getting to know one another, learning about the cultures and traditions that make our community unique, and creating opportunities for people to come together outside of an emergency or a call for service.

When our community comes together, we build understanding, trust, and stronger relationships. Those relationships are an important part of keeping our community safe.

We're excited to see the creativity and personal meaning behind this year's artwork and to celebrate the people, traditions, and stories that make the City of Storm Lake such a special place.

📅 October 31 | 2–4 PM
📍 VeSo Coffee Shop, 512 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake
✨ Free and open to everyone!

Interested in participating?

Check out the attached poster for the competition rules, details, and information on how to enter.

Thank you to all the participants and sponsors who help make this event a celebration of culture, community, and life. Taqueria La Juanita - Storm Lake VeSo Coffee Latinas Rising Together King's Pointe Resort Storm Lake High School Storm Lake Middle School Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake Elementary School Storm Lake St. Mary's School




Celebrando la vida, recordando a los seres queridos y fortaleciendo la comunidad

El Departamento de Policía de Storm Lake se enorgullece de participar en el Segundo Concurso Anual de Arte Comunitario del Día de los Mu***os en VeSo Coffee.

El Día de los Mu***os es una celebración tradicional mexicana que honra y recuerda a los seres queridos que han fallecido. Aunque pueda parecer una ocasión solemne, el Día de los Mu***os no es una festividad triste. Es una celebración de la vida y un momento para recordar a quienes hemos perdido a través de la música, el color, el arte, la comida, las historias y los recuerdos.

Ese espíritu de celebración es lo que hace que este concurso de arte comunitario sea tan especial.

Para nosotros, este evento va más allá del arte. La policía comunitaria y la seguridad pública se basan en las relaciones. Se construyen conociéndonos mutuamente, aprendiendo sobre las culturas y tradiciones que hacen única a nuestra comunidad y creando oportunidades para que las personas se reúnan fuera de situaciones de emergencia o llamadas de servicio.

Cuando nuestra comunidad se une, fomentamos el entendimiento, la confianza y relaciones más sólidas. Esas relaciones son fundamentales para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad.

Nos entusiasma ver la creatividad y el significado personal detrás de las obras de arte de este año, así como celebrar a las personas, tradiciones e historias que hacen de la ciudad de Storm Lake un lugar tan especial.

📅 31 de octubre | 2:00 – 4:00 p. m.
📍 VeSo Coffee Shop, 512 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake
✨ ¡Evento gratuito y abierto a todo el público!

¿Le interesa participar?

Consulte el cartel adjunto para conocer las reglas del concurso, los detalles y la información sobre cómo inscribirse.

Gracias a todos los participantes y patrocinadores que ayudan a convertir este evento en una celebración de la cultura, la comunidad y la vida: Taqueria La Juanita - Storm Lake, VeSo Coffee, Latinas Rising Together, King's Pointe Resort, Storm Lake High School, Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake Community School District, Storm Lake Elementary School y Storm Lake St. Mary's School.