South Dakota Department of Public Safety

South Dakota Department of Public Safety
Department overview
HeadquartersPierre, South Dakota
Department executive
  • Trevor Jones, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Public Safety
Websitewww.dps.sd.gov

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a state agency in South Dakota, United States. DPS is an enforcement, licensing and services agency that develops and operates programs in the areas of law enforcement, traffic safety, fire safety, driver's licenses, emergency management, and public safety information. The Secretary of Public Safety is appointed by the Governor of South Dakota.