It is the mission of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office to provide fair, consistent, and complete services to all citizens. Timely response and thorough investigation of citizen complaints, proactive patrol, and enforcement of laws and ordinances will achieve these goals. Execution of court orders will be done in a timely manner and carried out as directed. All other services provided to protect human life, property, and keeping the peace will be conducted effectively and completely.
Members of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office will conduct themselves in a professional manner and will treat the public with compassion and respect. All members of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office will work together, as a team, to provide the public with the highest level of service possible. Although the office of the Sheriff is a political entity, its core statutory functions are based upon the enforcement of law and maintenance of order, therefore the carrying out of those functions must be the main priority of all its members.