SFPD Chief of Police Jon Thum. Photo: City of Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — It was a different approach that’s starting to pay dividends. Vehicle thefts have long been a big problem in Sioux Falls…a problem that was growing every year. Every year until this year that is. Police Chief Jon Thum tells city councilors it’s working.
Now the council is hoping the same approach will work in dealing with pan handling in the downtown district. Chief Thum recommended the City Council try a similar campaign to deal with panhandling.
City Councilors agreed the idea is worth trying. They approved a 150-thousand dollar ad campaign to discourage the public from giving directly to panhandlers. They say donations are better used by the non-profits that help the homeless by providing food, clothing and shelter.
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