BackStoppers vs South Dakota Sheriffs

The BackStoppers mobile app allows supporters to learn about our mission, donate, find a fundraising event, receive notifications on announcements and more! The BackStoppers provides ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, and publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs in our coverage area who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In addition to our mission of supporting the families of fallen heroes, BackStoppers provides assistance to first responders who suffer a catastrophic injury performing their duty.

Stay connected with the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association! The South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association was formed in 1953. The association was originally organized by former Pennington County Sheriff Glenn Best who wanted to form a committee of Sheriffs to share ideas and work together toward common law enforcement goals in South Dakota. Over the years it has evolved into a tremendous organization that represents law enforcement issues at the legislature in Pierre every year, as well as representation at many state, federal and local committees and organizations. All South Dakota Sheriffs are members of our association. The SDSA provides scholarships to criminal justice/law enforcement students each year. We also offer training to Sheriffs and other law enforcement at least twice yearly at our Spring and Fall conferences and do sponsor other trainings on occasion. It is a top priority to our association that quality training and education be available to Sheriffs as well as to our law enforcement leaders of tomorrow. The Association also serves as an information network for Sheriffs throughout the state, ensuring they are informed on current issues that could impact their day to day duties as Sheriffs.