Patrol Division
Law Enforcement Division - Patrol Division
Captain Kraig Wood commands the 3 Lieutenants, 7 Sergeants, 37 Deputies and the Reserve Deputy Program that make up the PCSO Patrol Division. This division is responsible for providing timely response to calls for service, maintaining a visible law enforcement presence, and working with the community to overcome issues and concerns.
Pennington County spans over 110 miles east to west and is home to the majestic Mt. Rushmore National Monument and the beautiful Badlands National Park. The PCSO Patrol Division is based out of Rapid City, SD with satellite offices located in Hill City, Keystone, New Underwood and Wall. Our #1 goal is to ensure Pennington County is a safe place to live, raise a family, work and visit for our residents and visitors.
Patrol Division - Contract Cities
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office has partnered with four communities within Pennington County to provide law enforcement services. The communities of Hill City, Keystone, New Underwood, and Wall receive the benefit of having full-time Deputy Sheriffs living and working in their communities. They also receive the benefit of the additional law enforcement and community resources the Pennington County Sheriff's Office has to offer.
At the same time, this partnership allows rural citizens and visitors in Pennington County to receive timely professional law enforcement services provided by the Pennington County Sheriff's Office.
Hill City, SD
Hill City, SD is nestled in the Black Hills approximately 28 miles west of Rapid City on Hwy 16. Hill City currently contracts for three Deputy Sheriffs working in and around their community. The Hill City Patrol Office is located at 23935 Hwy 385 in Hill City, SD. The non-emergency phone number is 605-574-2142.
New Underwood
New Underwood, SD, is located on the plains approximately 18 miles east of Rapid City on Interstate 90. New Underwood currently contracts for one Deputy Sheriff working in and around their community. The New Underwood Office is located at 423 South A Avenue in New Underwood, SD. The non-emergency phone number is 605-754-6767.
Keystone, SD
Keystone, SD near Mt. Rushmore, is located approximately 22 miles west of Rapid City on Hwy 16A. Keystone currently contracts for one Deputy Sheriff working in and around their community year around, with an additional deputy in the summer months to assist with the additional call volume and traffic related to tourist season. The Keystone Patrol Office is located at 408 3rd St. in Keystone, SD. The non-emergency phone number is 605-666-4520
Wall, SD
Wall, SD, is located next to the Badlands approximately 50 miles east of Rapid City on Interstate 90. Wall currently contracts for three Deputy Sheriffs working in and around their community. The Wall Patrol Office is located at 409 Main St. in Wall, SD. The non-emergency phone number is 605-279-2990
