South Dakota Department of Public Safety

Divisions

• South Dakota Office of Accident Records - Maintains a database of motor vehicle accident information from public roadways.
• South Dakota Office of Drivers License Services - Issues driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards.
• South Dakota Office of Emergency Management - Protects citizens and their property from the impact of natural, man-made, and technological disasters with preparedness, response, and recovery along with mitigation.
• South Dakota State Fire Marshal - Assists local fire departments with training, fire investigations, and code enforcement.
• South Dakota Highway Patrol - State Law Enforcement Agency that assists motorists, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic laws and similar laws, and assists other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
• South Dakota Office of Highway Safety - Provides public education and support to reduce the number of roadway accidents.
• South Dakota Office of Homeland Security - Works to prevent terrorism and enhance security and to respond to all hazardous incidents.
• South Dakota State 911 Coordinator - Assists local agencies and communities with emergency telecommunications.
• South Dakota Weights and Measures - Verifies commercial measuring and weighing devices to ensure accuracy and credibility between businesses and consumers.
• South Dakota State Inspections Program - Inspects restaurants and school lunches, state lottery, school fire/life safety, daycare safety, farm/ranch safety, meters, and fuel pumps.