Tag: RCPD
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The 2027 Budget Brief: Balancing the Thin Line and the Bottom Line – The First Two Special Council Sessions
Rapid City SD – The story of Rapid City’s proposed 2027 budget is a tale of two distinct ledgers. The first two days of the Special City Council Budget Sessions laid bare the growing pains of a rapidly expanding municipality. On one side, public safety departments are straining against historic call volumes and shifting workforce…
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A Flock of Cameras: You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide from Private Surveillance in Rapid City
Rapid City SD – If you’ve driven through Rapid City recently, you’ve likely noticed high-tech cameras at the entrances of parking lots and local institutions. During Monday’s Special City Council budget meeting, Councilor Maher raised the issue of “surveillance pushback,” saying constituents have raised concerns about it. Police Chief Hedrick responded directly, addressing what he…