About Us
About our Program
For over 30 years, Crime Stopper of the Sioux Empire is a non-profit organization led by a Board of Directors that provides direction as to the financial and promotional activities of the program. The Board enhances the community involvement aspect and its function is vital to the programs success.
Rewards and program funding is made possible through donations and fundraising events such as the Annual Shred Event. NO TAX DOLLARS are involved!
The Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire Board meets monthly to evaluate tips leading to arrests and decide on the size of their cash rewards.
Mission Statement
Crime Stoppers is comprised of diverse, active and dedicated community representatives. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in our community.
Who is Involved
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lisa Ottmar | President |
| Monty Misfeldt | Vice-President |
| Janet Gillespie | Secretary |
| Deb Ziemke | Treasurer |
| Darcy Anderson | Board Member |
| Jay Buchholz | Board Member |
| Josh Callahan | Board Member |
| Jim David | Board Member |
| Carolyn Dick | Board Member |
| Norman Dittman | Board Member |
| Roger Ellingson | Board Member |
| Scott Hannemann | Board Member |
| Mike Humpal | Board Member |
| Danielle Krech | Board Member |
| Jessie Schmidt | Board Member |
| Al Small | Board Member |
| Mark Buehler | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Jesse Callahan | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Otto Hagedorn | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Karl Koball | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Kathy Lueth | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Tom Simmons | Advisory Member |
| Tim Stark | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Rick Tupper | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Denny Wickstrom | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Craig Wilbur | Advisory Member (non-voting) |
| Kyle Hoekstra (Sioux Falls Police Department) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Chad Brown (Lincoln County) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Jason Gearman (Minnehaha County) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
| Miles Schumacher (Legal Counsel) | Community Advisor (non-voting) |
2018 Board of Directors
Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire