FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878

Attorney General Jackley Encourages Public to Remember

SD’s Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is Wednesday, May 6, in Pierre, and Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages all citizens to remember those officers who have died in the line of duty in South Dakota since 1884.

“These officers laid down their lives protecting the people of this state,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Wednesday’s ceremony allows us to reflect on their sacrifice, honor their memory, and stand with the families who continue to bear this loss.”

Wednesday’s observance begins at 9:10 a.m. CDT with a procession from the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, located at 1302 E. Highway 1889, in Pierre, to the Law Enforcement Memorial at Capitol Lake near the State Capitol. A wreath laying ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. at Capitol Lake.  A memorial service follows at 10 a.m. at the Madison Avenue Church of Christ, 323 N. Madison Ave. Attorney General Jackley will speak briefly at the memorial service.

The names of more than 70 officers who died in the line of duty will be read at the ceremony.

National Correctional Officers Week is being observed this week. National Law Enforcement Week is May 10-16. National Peace Officers Memorial Day is Friday, May 15.

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