Mitchell Police Department

🚨 We have reached maximum capacity for this program. We appreciate everyone who has reached out.

At the Mitchell Police Department, protecting our community means protecting our most vulnerable residents.

That’s why we proudly offer the Project Lifesaver Program, a FREE service designed for individuals who may wander due to Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, or other cognitive conditions.

Participants wear a small transmitter bracelet that emits a unique tracking signal. If a loved one goes missing, specially trained Mitchell Police officers can quickly respond using specialized tracking equipment to help bring them home safely.

Every second matters in these situations, and Project Lifesaver helps give families peace of mind when it matters most.

To learn more or register for the program, contact the Mitchell Police Department at (605) 995-8400.

Today, the Mitchell Police Department pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting the freedoms we hold dear will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful to the fallen heroes and the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

We’d like to thank Godfather’s Pizza for providing lunch to our staff today during National Law Enforcement Week. We truly appreciate the support and generosity shown to our department!

The Mitchell Police Department is looking for individuals ready to serve with integrity, protect the community, and make a positive impact every day.

We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, South Dakota state retirement, and opportunities for advancement within the department.

Start your career with us today:
https://www.cityofmitchellsd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Police-Officer-411

The Mitchell Police Department extends our thoughts and prayers to the Sioux Falls Police Department and the officer who was shot in the line of duty today.

We are hoping for a full and speedy recovery. Incidents like this are a sobering reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face every day in service to their communities.

We’re hiring Police Officers 🚔👮

If you’re driven to serve your community, build trust, and make a real impact every day, we want to hear from you.

Competitive pay, strong benefits, state retirement, and opportunities to grow your career.

Apply here:
https://www.cityofmitchellsd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Police-Officer-411

💊 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the pill drop box in the Mitchell Police Department lobby.
📍 201 W 1st Ave

No questions. Just drop and go.

It happens to everyone. This morning one of our staff received this image in a text message. Clearly knowing it was a scam, it went straight to the deleted folder.

These messages often impersonate banks, delivery services, or government agencies and try to create urgency.

What to watch for:
• Unexpected texts asking for personal or financial information
• Suspicious or misspelled links
• Messages demanding immediate action or payment
• Frequent grammatical errors throughout
• Notice there’s no name attached

What to do:
• Don’t click links or respond
• Never share personal or financial information
• Verify directly using a trusted phone number
• Report as spam and delete

If you think you’ve been targeted or scammed, contact your local law enforcement agency.

⛈️ April 13th - 17th is Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Storm Siren testing will be conducted Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Sirens will be activated in Mitchell, Ethan, and Mt Vernon.

The sirens are regularly tested on the first Friday of each month in addition to this test.