Pennington County 911

08/02/2026

🚨 Public Safety Notice 🚨
Due to the wildfire in the Victoria Lake area, the U.S. Forest Service will be using helicopters to collect water from Sheridan Lake for fire suppression operations.
The lake is open, but please avoid the area while helicopters are actively operating. These aircraft fly at very low altitudes and require a clear, unobstructed work area. Any interference from boats, swimmers, drones, or people near the shoreline creates a serious safety hazard for both the flight crews and the public.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our firefighters and pilots safe as they work to protect our community.

07/15/2026

07/05/2026

Big thank you to Open Bible Church for providing wonderful meals to our team today!

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

1:30pm UPDATE: Highway 44 is now blocked from Reservoir Road all the way to the Rapid City Regional Airport.
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Due to Law Enforcement activities, E Highway 44 is closed between Anderson Road and Radar Hill Road. Please avoid the area.

06/25/2026

Visit www.pennco.org/law_public_safety/fire/firework_regulations.php for information about:

🔴Local Fireworks Displays
⚪️Regional Fireworks Displays
🔵Ordinances for discharging fireworks in:
- Pennington County
- Rapid City
- Box Elder
- Hill City
- Keystone
- New Underwood
- Wall

06/24/2026

Update 6/24/26

The disruption impacting non-emergency phone lines for Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center (ESCC) has been resolved.

Citizens may resume calling non-emergency numbers as usual and should no longer use the temporary lines provided in the previous release. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while this disruption was being resolved.

06/23/2026

*UPDATE: 6/24/26, 9:12 a.m.

The disruption impacting non-emergency phone lines for Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center (ESCC) has been resolved.

Citizens may resume calling non-emergency numbers as usual and should no longer use the temporary lines provided in the previous release. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while this disruption was being resolved.

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Original Post:
There is currently a disruption impacting non-emergency phone lines for Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center (ESCC).

If a citizen needs assistance and is unable to reach Pennington County ESCC on a non-emergency line, they should dial 911.

Calls and Text to 911 remain operational.

Efforts are underway to resolve the disruption. Please do not call 911 to test the system.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/17/2026

During Police Week, we proudly recognize the men and women of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office.

From rural roads to small communities and everything in between, your service is appreciated.

Thank you for your partnership, your dedication, and your service to the community.