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Sioux Falls DUI Surge and ALPR Use | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls is facing a dramatic surge in drunk driving arrests this year, with 714 DUIs already logged — up from 525 last year — prompting police chief Jon Thum to issue a stark warning to the community. Contrary to expectations, ride-sharing hasn’t curbed the trend. Meanwhile, the city is deploying automated license plate readers (ALPR) under strict guidelines, with officials emphasizing the data isn’t sold or used for facial recognition. Sheriff Mike Milstead, who’s used ALPR for years, calls it a game-changer in crime fighting, likening its impact to DNA evidence, and says he couldn’t…
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