Very honored to be a part of South Dakota’s 45th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner - with over 2,000 in attendance. These men and women have been on the front lines of the largest crime reduction in American history. Crime in South Dakota is down 7% from 2024 - a tremendous success saving lives. Working with local partners, this FBI has made 183 violent crime arrests in the region - a 19% increase, and seized 3+kgs of fentanyl, up 304%. This @FBI is also heavily involved with SD law enforcement on joint ops like Operation Black Book, Summer Heat 2.0, and the largest commitment to Indian County in FBI history - Operation Steadfast Promise, nearly 500 personnel committed to tribal partners. Thank you to my friend Scott Abdallah for hosting - as well as special guest Tony Dungy, Hall of Fame NFL coach and one of the strongest supporters of law enforcement in the country.