A Safe Place to Live, Grow, Work, and Play
Yankton County offers an
abundance of opportunities
not only for those of us
who live and work here, but
for the many thousands of
visitors that come every year.
Each year sees continued
growth in Yankton County in
agriculture, manufacturing,
housing and infrastructure.
All of these greatly benefit our
residents and visitors alike.
These things also call for
some changes in the Yankton
County Sheriff’s office,
Jim Vlahakis
changes that have been
Yankton County Sheriff
happening since 1862.
Prior to 1862, law enforcement in the Dakota Territory was
provided by an appointed U.S. Marshall, his deputies and U.S.
Cavalry Troops. Then in 1862 the Session Laws of the Dakota
Territorial Legislature, Chapter 23, established a number of
county offices including that of County Sheriff. Some of the
Sheriff’s duties have changed over the years but many are the
same today. Sheriffs were responsible for keeping the peace in
the county and maintaining the jail. They could appoint deputies
as well.
In South Dakota, Sheriffs are the only law enforcement
officers that have always been elected by the people and this
has always been the case in Yankton County.
Over the years in South Dakota the length of the terms
Sheriffs can be in office have changed from two years to what
they are today, four year terms with an unlimited number of
successive terms.
In Yankton County I consider it a great privilege to lead the
professional and dedicated group of men and women in the
Sheriff’s office and I am honored to serve the residents of
Yankton County, a county that continues to be a safe place to
live, grow, work and play.
Jim Vlahakis
Yankton County Sheriff
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