The Administrative Division is responsible for many administrative details of the Yankton Police Department. The Administrative Division is tasked with ensuring that a high standard of professionalism and excellence in law enforcement continues to exist within the Yankton Police Department. The Administrative Division is responsible for developing and reviewing policy, and examining procedures throughout the department for efficiency and policy compliance. The Commanders report directly to the Chief of Police.

Citizen Complaint

As the caretaker of the public safety, it is the policy of the Yankton Police Department to properly investigate all complaints against the Department or its personnel; to equitably determine whether the allegations are valid or invalid; and to initiate appropriate closure and or corrective action as deemed necessary.

Officer Commendation

Yankton Police Officers work hard at delivering exceptional services by partnering with the community to provide a safe and secure city. Yankton Police Administration and City Administration like to hear about the good things Officers of the Yankton Police Department are doing or have done. If you know of an officer who provided exceptional services feel free to click on the link above to pass that information on to Yankton Police Administration.